Question

Which of the following is associated with the buzzards soar, looking for dead animals?

• A. Primary consumers
• B. Secondary consumers
• C. Scavengers
• D. Decomposers
• E. Producers

Answer 1

The correct option is C Scavengers

The autotrophic organisms that can fix the atmospheric CO${}_2$ into organic compounds in the presence of sunlight are called as producers. Primary consumers are the organisms that feed on producers. The organisms that feed on primary consumers are termed as secondary consumers. The organisms that feed on dead animals and plants parts are called as scavengers while decomposers are the organisms that feed on debris left behind by scavengers and release the nutrients in the form of simpler substances back to the atmosphere. In the question, buzzard soar is looking for dead animals, it is a scavenger.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.