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1. What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?(1 point)
Responses
producers
producers
decomposers
decomposers
sunlight
sunlight
consumers
consumers
Question 2
2. In an energy pyramid, which trophic level typically contains the greatest amount of energy?(1 point)
Responses
tertiary consumers
tertiary consumers
producers
producers
secondary consumers
secondary consumers
primary consumers
primary consumers
Question 3
3. Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem's food web?(1 point)
Responses
They produce energy through photosynthesis.
They produce energy through photosynthesis.
They directly compete with producers for resources.
They directly compete with producers for resources.
They consume primary consumers for energy.
They consume primary consumers for energy.
They break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil.
They break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil.
Question 4
4. Energy decreases as it moves up trophic levels. If the producer level in a given energy pyramid contained 1,000 kilocalories, what would be the available amount of energy in the primary consumer level?(1 point)
Responses
10 kcal
10 kcal
100 kcal
100 kcal
1,000 kcal
1,000 kcal
10,000 kcal
10,000 kcal
Question 5
5. How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability and resilience of an ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses
By standardizing food chains
By standardizing food chains
By providing multiple food sources
By providing multiple food sources
By eliminating predators
By eliminating predators
By decreasing competition
Responses
producers
producers
decomposers
decomposers
sunlight
sunlight
consumers
consumers
Question 2
2. In an energy pyramid, which trophic level typically contains the greatest amount of energy?(1 point)
Responses
tertiary consumers
tertiary consumers
producers
producers
secondary consumers
secondary consumers
primary consumers
primary consumers
Question 3
3. Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem's food web?(1 point)
Responses
They produce energy through photosynthesis.
They produce energy through photosynthesis.
They directly compete with producers for resources.
They directly compete with producers for resources.
They consume primary consumers for energy.
They consume primary consumers for energy.
They break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil.
They break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil.
Question 4
4. Energy decreases as it moves up trophic levels. If the producer level in a given energy pyramid contained 1,000 kilocalories, what would be the available amount of energy in the primary consumer level?(1 point)
Responses
10 kcal
10 kcal
100 kcal
100 kcal
1,000 kcal
1,000 kcal
10,000 kcal
10,000 kcal
Question 5
5. How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability and resilience of an ecosystem?(1 point)
Responses
By standardizing food chains
By standardizing food chains
By providing multiple food sources
By providing multiple food sources
By eliminating predators
By eliminating predators
By decreasing competition
Answers
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Here are the responses for each question based on ecological principles:
**Question 1**
What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?
**Response:** **sunlight**
**Question 2**
In an energy pyramid, which trophic level typically contains the greatest amount of energy?
**Response:** **producers**
**Question 3**
Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem's food web?
**Response:** **They break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil.**
**Question 4**
Energy decreases as it moves up trophic levels. If the producer level in a given energy pyramid contained 1,000 kilocalories, what would be the available amount of energy in the primary consumer level?
**Response:** **100 kcal**
**Question 5**
How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability and resilience of an ecosystem?
**Response:** **By providing multiple food sources**
**Question 1**
What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?
**Response:** **sunlight**
**Question 2**
In an energy pyramid, which trophic level typically contains the greatest amount of energy?
**Response:** **producers**
**Question 3**
Which of the following best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem's food web?
**Response:** **They break down organic matter and return nutrients to the soil.**
**Question 4**
Energy decreases as it moves up trophic levels. If the producer level in a given energy pyramid contained 1,000 kilocalories, what would be the available amount of energy in the primary consumer level?
**Response:** **100 kcal**
**Question 5**
How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability and resilience of an ecosystem?
**Response:** **By providing multiple food sources**