Trophic Level TriviaOnline version Test your knowledge on trophic levels and ecosystems in this fun quiz game! by Maricel Untalan 1 What is a trophic level? a A position in a food chain or web. b A climate zone c A species of plant d A type of ecosystem 2 Which trophic level do primary producers occupy? a Third trophic level b First trophic level. c Fourth trophic level d Second trophic level 3 What organisms are typically found at the second trophic level? a Tertiary consumers b Decomposers c Producers d Primary consumers. 4 Which of the following is an example of a tertiary consumer? a An eagle b A grass c A snake d A rabbit 5 What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem? a Prey on herbivores b Consume plants c Produce energy d Break down dead organic matter. 6 How many trophic levels are typically found in a food chain? a 6 to 7 b 1 to 2 c Usually 4 to 5. d 8 to 9 7 What is the primary source of energy for the first trophic level? a Soil nutrients b Sunlight. c Wind d Water 8 Which trophic level is directly affected by the availability of primary producers? a Primary consumers. b Secondary producers c Tertiary consumers d Decomposers 9 What happens to energy as it moves up trophic levels? a It increases b It decreases. c It remains constant d It doubles 10 Why is only about 10% of energy transferred from one trophic level to the next? a Energy is absorbed back into the soil. b Organisms do not consume enough food. c Energy is destroyed as it moves up the food chain. d The rest is lost as heat and metabolism.
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