Life Boot Camp 5.9B Part 1 Describe how the flow of energy derived from the sun, used by producers to create their own food, is transferred through a food chain and feed web to consumers and decomposers.

STAAR 2013 #8; RC 4; Readiness; J 1 STAAR 2013 #8; RC 4; Readiness; J 1. The food web below represent organisms in a field. What role do raccoons play in this food web? F. Prey G. Producer H. Decomposer J. Consumer

STAAR 2013 #8; RC 4; Readiness; J 1 STAAR 2013 #8; RC 4; Readiness; J 1. The food web below represent organisms in a field. What role do raccoons play in this food web? F. Prey G. Producer H. Decomposer J. Consumer

Leaves, stems, and roots of grasses Grasshopper Grasses, wildflowers STAAR 2013 #27; RC 4; Readiness;D 2. The diets of several types of prairie animals are described in the table below. Which of the following prairie food chains is in the correct order? A. Eagles  prairie dogs  coyotes B. Wildflowers  badgers  grasshoppers C. Sparrows  seeds  insects D. Grasses  prairie dogs  badgers Type of Animal Food Eaten Badger Prairie dogs, rabbits Prairie dog Leaves, stems, and roots of grasses Grasshopper Grasses, wildflowers Sparrow Insects, seeds Coyote Prairie dogs, rabbit Eagle Prairie dogs, rabbit, coyotes

Leaves, stems, and roots of grasses Grasshopper Grasses, wildflowers STAAR 2013 #27; RC 4; Readiness 2. The diets of several types of prairie animals are described in the table below. Which of the following prairie food chains is in the correct order? A. Eagles  prairie dogs  coyotes B. Wildflowers  badgers  grasshoppers C. Sparrows  seeds  insects D. Grasses  prairie dogs  badgers Type of Animal Food Eaten Badger Prairie dogs, rabbits Prairie dog Leaves, stems, and roots of grasses Grasshopper Grasses, wildflowers Sparrow Insects, seeds Coyote Prairie dogs, rabbit Eagle Prairie dogs, rabbit, coyotes

TAKS Study Guide, #10 3. When students drink milk, they become part of a food chain. What is the original energy source of the food chain that includes the students and the milk? A Soil B Cows C Grass D Sunlight

TAKS Study Guide, #10 3. When students drink milk, they become part of a food chain. What is the original energy source of the food chain that includes the students and the milk? A Soil B Cows C Grass D Sunlight

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A a decrease in the amount of algae B an increased number of crabs TAKS Information Book, 2004 5. According to the food web shown, a decrease in the number of clams would probably result in — A a decrease in the amount of algae B an increased number of crabs C fish and snails eating crabs D crabs eating more snails

A a decrease in the amount of algae B an increased number of crabs TAKS Information Book, 2004 5. According to the food web shown, a decrease in the number of clams would probably result in — A a decrease in the amount of algae B an increased number of crabs C fish and snails eating crabs D crabs eating more snails

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7. Which diagram shows how energy flows through a food chain? 2004—#35 (72%) 7. Which diagram shows how energy flows through a food chain? A Producers  carnivores  herbivores B Sun  producers  herbivores  carnivores C Sun  herbivores  carnivores  producers D Carnivores  producers  herbivores  

7. Which diagram shows how energy flows through a food chain? 2004—#35 (72%) 7. Which diagram shows how energy flows through a food chain? A Producers  carnivores  herbivores B Sun  producers  herbivores  carnivores C Sun  herbivores  carnivores  producers D Carnivores  producers  herbivores  

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11. Which of the following is an NOT example of an interaction in the food web shown above? A Algae are eaten only by snails and clams. B Snails eat algae and are then eaten by clams. C Crabs eat snails that feed on algae. D Crabs eat fish that feed on snails.  

11. Which of the following is an NOT example of an interaction in the food web shown above? A Algae are eaten only by snails and clams. B Snails eat algae and are then eaten by clams. C Crabs eat snails that feed on algae. D Crabs eat fish that feed on snails.  

12. Which part of a food web recycles matter by breaking it down into simpler parts? A sunlight B producer C consumer D decomposer

12. Which part of a food web recycles matter by breaking it down into simpler parts? A sunlight B producer C consumer D decomposer

13. Which of the following is true of a food chain? A food chain— A shows the movement of energy through an ecosystem B is exactly the same as a food web in every ecosystem C never contains any green plants or other producers D consists only of predators, prey, and decomposers

13. Which of the following is true of a food chain? A food chain— A shows the movement of energy through an ecosystem B is exactly the same as a food web in every ecosystem C never contains any green plants or other producers D consists only of predators, prey, and decomposers

14. What is flowing through the system pictured above? A Food B Heat C Water D Energy

14. What is flowing through the system pictured above? A Food B Heat C Water D Energy

15. Consumers eat plants or other animals 15. Consumers eat plants or other animals. Which living organism is necessary for the existence of consumers to continue? A Animals B Plants C Frogs D Grasshoppers

15. Consumers eat plants or other animals 15. Consumers eat plants or other animals. Which living organism is necessary for the existence of consumers to continue? A Animals B Plants C Frogs D Grasshoppers

16. Plants use sunlight and take in carbon dioxide from the air and water from the environment to make food. In this process, they release oxygen back into the environment. How is this important to the survival of other living things? A Plants use this oxygen to make water. B People need this oxygen to make electricity. C Animals use oxygen for food. D Living things need oxygen for respiration.

16. Plants use sunlight and take in carbon dioxide from the air and water from the environment to make food. In this process, they release oxygen back into the environment. How is this important to the survival of other living things? A Plants use this oxygen to make water. B People need this oxygen to make electricity. C Animals use oxygen for food. D Living things need oxygen for respiration (breathing).

seeds  mouse  red-tail hawk 17. In the diagram above, what do the arrows represent? A Photosynthesis B The life cycle of an organism C The transfer of energy D Nourishment

seeds  mouse  red-tail hawk 17. In the diagram above, what do the arrows represent? A Photosynthesis B The life cycle of an organism C The transfer of energy D Nourishment

18. Decomposers are helpful to the food chain because they — A place nutrients in the soil B prey on carnivores C use photosynthesis to make food D are food for carnivores  

18. Decomposers are helpful to the food chain because they — A place nutrients in the soil B prey on carnivores C use photosynthesis to make food D are food for carnivores  

19. Many animals depend on plants for— A carbon dioxide B pollination C seed dispersal D nourishment

19. Many animals depend on plants for— A carbon dioxide B pollination C seed dispersal D nourishment

20. What is the role of a producer in a food chain? A Preys on animals   20. What is the role of a producer in a food chain? A Preys on animals B Eats decayed animals C Makes food D Eats plants

20. What is the role of a producer in a food chain? A Preys on animals   20. What is the role of a producer in a food chain? A Preys on animals B Eats decayed animals C Makes food D Eats plants

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Look at this food chain.   Dandelion → Ladybug → Robin 24. Which of these would NOT be a role of the ladybug? A Herbivore B Consumer C Producer D Prey

Look at this food chain.   Dandelion → Ladybug → Robin 24. Which of these would NOT be a role of the ladybug? A Herbivore B Consumer C Producer D Prey

25. If disease removed a species of plant from a food web, how would that ecosystem MOST LIKELY be affected? A All plants in the ecosystem would become extinct. B The organisms that eat the plant would grow stronger C Consumers of the plant would have a smaller food source D Producers in the ecosystem would have a smaller energy supply

25. If disease removed a species of plant from a food web, how would that ecosystem MOST LIKELY be affected? A All plants in the ecosystem would become extinct. B The organisms that eat the plant would grow stronger C Consumers of the plant would have a smaller food source D Producers in the ecosystem would have a smaller energy supply

26. Which of the following BEST explains what this diagram represents? A Why some organisms only eat plants B Which animals share the same food C All the living things that can be found in an ecosystem D The direction of energy flow from one organism to the next

26. Which of the following BEST explains what this diagram represents? A Why some organisms only eat plants B Which animals share the same food C All the living things that can be found in an ecosystem D The direction of energy flow from one organism to the next

27. Which organism produces oxygen for other organisms? A A fish B A water lily C A blue bird D A snail

27. Which organism produces oxygen for other organisms? A A fish B A water lily C A blue bird D A snail

28. Which organisms in this food chain are predators? A Plants and caterpillars B Caterpillars and frogs C Frogs and snakes D Snakes and plants

28. Which organisms in this food chain are predators? A Plants and caterpillars B Caterpillars and frogs C Frogs and snakes D Snakes and plants

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32. Which population would most likely decrease if the number of mice greatly increased? A Green plants B Mice C Snakes D Hawks

32. Which population would most likely decrease if the number of mice greatly increased? A Green plants B Mice C Snakes D Hawks

33. Which of the following organisms provides energy for more than one other organism in the food web pictured above? A Bird B Plant C Fox D Mouse

33. Which of the following organisms provides energy for more than one other organism in the food web pictured above? A Bird B Plant C Fox D Mouse

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35. Which organisms pictured is a producer? A Grasshopper B Raccoon C Grass D Frog

35. Which organisms pictured is a producer? A Grasshopper B Raccoon C Grass D Frog