ECOSYSTEM (QUIZ)

1. Which of the following best describes a food chain?

a) A network of interconnected food webs
b) A linear sequence of organisms where each organism is eaten by the next
c) A diagram that shows the flow of energy in an ecosystem
d) A group of organisms that share the same habitat

2. What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
a) A food chain is simpler and only shows one possible path of energy flow, while a food web
shows multiple interconnected paths
b) A food chain includes only producers, while a food web includes only consumers
c) A food chain is a visual representation, while a food web is a written description
d) A food chain is found in terrestrial ecosystems, while a food web is found in aquatic
ecosystems

3. Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer in a food chain?

a) Hawk
b) Grasshopper
c) Snake
d) Lion

4. What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

a) They produce energy through photosynthesis
b) They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the environment
c) They consume other organisms for energy
d) They provide shelter and protection for other organisms

5. Which trophic level contains the most energy in an ecosystem?

a) Producers
b) Primary consumers
c) Secondary consumers
d) Tertiary consumers

6. How does energy flow through trophic levels in an ecosystem?

a) Energy flows from higher trophic levels to lower trophic levels
b) Energy flows from lower trophic levels to higher trophic levels
c) Energy flows in both directions within trophic levels
d) Energy is evenly distributed among all trophic levels

7. Which of the following is an example of a secondary consumer in a food chain?

a) Rabbit
b) Grass
c) Snake
 d) Hawk

8. What happens to the amount of energy as it moves up the trophic levels in a food chain?
a) It increases
b) It decreases
c) It remains constant
d) It fluctuates

9. Which of the following is NOT a trophic level in a food chain?

a) Producers
b) Decomposers
c) Consumers
d) Predators

10. What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?

a) Sunlight
b) Water
c) Soil
d) Air

11. How do trophic levels affect the stability of an ecosystem?

a) Higher trophic levels increase stability by providing more energy
b) Lower trophic levels increase stability by consuming more organisms
c) Trophic levels have no effect on the stability of an ecosystem
d) The stability of an ecosystem depends on the balance between trophic levels

12. Which of the following best describes a food web?

a) A linear sequence of organisms where each organism is eaten by the next
b) A diagram that shows the flow of energy in an ecosystem
c) A network of interconnected food chains
d) A group of organisms that share the same habitat

13. What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

a) They consume other organisms for energy
b) They break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the environment
c) They provide shelter and protection for other organisms
d) They convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis

14. Which of the following is an example of a tertiary consumer in a food chain?

a) Grasshopper
b) Rabbit
c) Snake
d) Hawk
15. How do changes in one trophic level affect the rest of the ecosystem?
a) Changes in one trophic level have no effect on the rest of the ecosystem
b) Changes in one trophic level can cause a ripple effect throughout the ecosystem
c) Changes in one trophic level only affect the trophic levels directly above and below it
d) Changes in one trophic level can only be positive for the rest of the ecosystem