An ecosystem is: A. Only animals B. Only plants C. Living and non-living things interacting D. Only water bodies

Question on producers: Producers are organisms that make their own food using sunlight. A. Only plants Question on consumers: Consumers depend on producers or other consumers for food. A. Only animals Question on omnivores: Omnivores eat both plants and animals. C. Plants and animals Question on birds: All birds eat other organisms for food, so they are consumers. D. All birds (consumers) Microorganisms that break down dead matter are: Decomposers return nutrients to the soil by breaking down dead organisms. D. Decomposers Step 1: Question 10 - Which of the following is a non-living thing? Tree, dog, and human show characteristics of life (growth, reproduction, response). Water does not. C. Water Step 2: Question 2 - Match the Columns 2.1 Glucose is produced by plants during photosynthesis, so it is plant food. 2.1 Glucose → B. Plant food 2.2 Proteins are used by animals to build and repair muscles and tissues. 2.2 Proteins → A. Build muscles 2.3 Fats are stored in the body for long-term energy. 2.3 Fats → C. Store energy Final matches: &2.1 Glucose && && B. Plant food \\ &2.2 Proteins && && A. Build muscles \\ &2.3