Which term could be filled in for label A?
A)Abiotic nutrients
B)Producers
C)Consumers
D)Decomposers

Question

Which term could be filled in for label A? 
A)Abiotic nutrients 
B)Producers 
C)Consumers 
D)Decomposers

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label A is most likely referring to the first trophic level in a food chain or web, which consists of producers. Producers are organisms such as plants that produce their own food through photosynthesis, using abiotic nutrients (such as carbon dioxide and minerals) and energy from the sun. However, since abiotic nutrients are not specific enough to describe the trophic level, option A is not the best choice. Consumers and decomposers are not typically associated with abiotic nutrients and would not fit in this label. Therefore, the best choice is B) Producers.

Which Term Could Be Filled in for Label A