Question

What types of organisms in an ecosystem will likely be affected by a flood?
a.
producers, consumers, and decomposers
b.
producers and consumers
c.
consumers and decomposers
d.
no organisms will be affected

Answer 1

a. producers, consumers, and decomposers

A flood disrupts the whole ecosystem: it can uproot or drown plants (producers), displace or kill animals (consumers), and alter conditions for bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter (decomposers).