Question

The diagram represents a food web in a marine ecosystem which statement best describes the role of two populations within this food web?

A: Phytoplankton and cod are both producers.
B: phytoplankton and zooplankton are both producers.
C: zooplankton are producers, and phytoplankton are consumers.
D: phytoplankton are producers, and cod are consumers.

Answer 1

i think it's b

Answer 2

Answer: D.) phytoplankton are producers, and cod are consumers.

Step-by-step explanation:

A.) is wrong because cod are consumers, not producers

B.) is wrong because zooplankton are consumers too

C.) phytoplankton are producers, and zooplankton are consumers instead.

Hoped I helped a bit! :)