Question

The black bear is common to North America. Black bears eat many foods, mainly grass, roots, and insects. However, fish and mammals-----including those already dead----are also part of their diet. Some tend to wander near campsites and can develop a taste for human food and garbage. Given this information, which term most characterizes black bears? (1 point)

A) decomposers

B) carnivores

C) omnivores

D) producers

Answer 1

C) omnivores

Explanation: Black bears eat both plant material (grass, roots) and animals (insects, fish, mammals, carrion), so they are omnivores.