Question

Very short answer type
Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(a) Snakes are primary consumers.
(b) Some humans are strictly primary consumers & some others are of other types of consumers also.

(c) No ecosystem can survive without light.
(d) Cattle go to ponds for drinking water, so they are a constituent of the pond ecosystem.

Answer 1

a) False - Snakes are secondary consumers as they generally prey on primary consumers like rats.

b) True- Some humans are herbivores like vegans, while some are secondary consumers who are omnivores.

c)True- Sunlight is the main source due to which plants can produce food and energy and if sunlight is not available, no producers will be able to produce food.

d) True- Cattle interact with the abiotic factors of a pond, thus they are a part of the pond ecosystem.