Question

Which table correctly pairs the organisms with their primary source of energy?
A.
Organism Energy Source
Producers Decaying Matter
Consumers The Sun
Decomposers Producers
B.
Organism Energy Source
Producers Decaying Matter
Consumers Producers
Decomposers The Sun
C.
Organism Energy Source
Producers The Sun
Consumers Decaying Matter
Decomposers Producers
D.
Organism Energy Source
Producers The Sun
Consumers Producers
Decomposers Decaying Matter

Answer 1

D

Producers (autotrophs) get energy from the Sun (photosynthesis), consumers obtain energy by eating producers (or other consumers), and decomposers obtain energy from decaying (dead) organic matter.