Quiz & Worksheet - The Role of an Ecology Producer

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What is a producer?

An organism that makes its own food

An organism that hunts and kills other animals

An organism that breaks down dead animals

An organism that eats only plants

An organism that can eat both plants and animals

Worksheet

Print Ecology Producer: Definition & Explanation Worksheet

1. Why are producers so important to an ecosystem?

They break down dead organisms.
They serve as the basis of all transfers of energy.
They can eat many things, so populations stay small.
They provide food for all of the carnivores.
They keep predator populations in check.

2. Where are the shells of diatoms commonly used?

They are used to make sushi.
They are used in chocolate milk and ice cream.
They are used in silver polish and toothpaste.
They are used for making shoes and sweaters.
They are used as building materials for houses.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

Assess your understanding of topics like what producers, diatoms and photosynthesis are with these study tools. You'll receive your scores on this ecology quiz as soon as you finish.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

Challenge yourself with questions about the following:

The defining characteristics of a producer in an ecosystem
The reason producers are important to ecosystems
Where the shells of diatoms are commonly used
What the plant stem does
The main product of photosynthesis

Skills Practiced

Reading comprehension - ensure that you draw the most important information from the related lesson on the role of an ecology producer
Interpreting information - verify that you can read information regarding how producers contribute to their ecosystem and interpret it correctly
Knowledge application - use your knowledge to answer questions about the parts of a plant

Additional Learning

Review the accompanying lesson, Ecology Producer: Definition & Explanation, to deepen your knowledge of the importance of producers. This lesson covers the following topics: