Question

question 6 points 3
provided the options below, match the correct choice with its corresponding option.
(i) phytoplankton - (a) secondary consumer
(ii) zooplankton - (b) producer
(iii) tuna - (c) primary consumer

〇 (i) - b, (ii) - c, (iii) - a

〇 (i) - b, (ii) - a, (iii) - c

〇 (i) - a, (ii) - b, (iii) - c

〇 (i) - c, (ii) - b, (iii) - a

Explanation:

1. Phytoplankton are producers as they perform photosynthesis to make their own food. So (i) matches with (b).
2. Zooplankton feed on phytoplankton, so they are primary consumers. Thus (ii) matches with (c).
3. Tuna feeds on other consumers (like zooplankton - eaters or smaller fish), so it is a secondary consumer. So (iii) matches with (a).

Answer:

(i) - b, (ii) - c, (iii) - a