Which Trophic Level Forms the Base of a Food Chain

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which trophic level forms the base of a food chain?

• A)primary consumers
• B)quarternary consumers
• C)secondary consumers
• D)primary producers
• E)tertiary consumers

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Definitions:

Appalachian Mountains

A mountain range in eastern North America, extending from Canada to Alabama, and known for its diverse ecosystems and rich cultural history.

Mississippi River

One of the largest rivers in the United States, flowing southward for 2,340 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, serving as a vital waterway for agricultural and industrial transport.

Joseph Brant

The Mohawk leader who led the Iroquois against the Americans in the Revolutionary War.

Mohawk

A member of the Native American people originally from the Mohawk Valley in upstate New York.