Question

Which of the following would most likely happen if grasses and shrubs were taken out of the ecosystem in the above picture?
A.There would be an increase in consumers.B.There would be an increase in photosynthesis.C.There would be a decrease in food energy produced by ecosystem.D.There would be a decrease in carbon dioxide produced in the ecosystem.

Answer 1

Well, both grasses and shrubs are producers (or autotrophs) that make food for other animals. If they were taken out of an ecosystem, there would be less food being made by the plants so therefore C is the answer.