In a food chain, with each feeding relationship, the energy transferred from one organism to another will(1 point)

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remain constant.
remain constant.

be independent of the level.
be independent of the level.

decrease.
decrease.

increase.
increase.

Most food chains normally consist of no more than (1 point)
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zero to one organism.
zero to one organism.

three to five organisms.
three to five organisms.

eight to nine organisms.
eight to nine organisms.

two to three organisms.

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The black bear is common to North America. Black bears eat many foods, mainly grass, roots, berries, 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 accurately characterizes black bears? (1 point)
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producers
producers

omnivores
omnivores

decomposers
decomposers

carnivores

What is the usual composition of a food chain?(1 point)
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a producer and multiple consumers
a producer and multiple consumers

a decomposer, some producers, and a consumer
a decomposer, some producers, and a consumer

a decomposer, a producer, and some consumers
a decomposer, a producer, and some consumers

multiple producers and a consumer

Answer 1

1. In a food chain, with each feeding relationship, the energy transferred from one organism to another will:
   decrease.

2. Most food chains normally consist of no more than:
   three to five organisms.

3. The black bear is common to North America. Given this information, which term most accurately characterizes black bears?
   omnivores.

4. What is the usual composition of a food chain?
   a producer and multiple consumers.