Question

A food web is an example of a model of a system, in this case the system formed by organisms that live together.

Which three steps would be most useful in developing a food web model for a pond community?

Select the three correct answers.

Responses

A. Group the fish and other water-dwelling animals separately from the animals that live on shore.

B. Classify pond plants according to whether they perform photosynthesis.

C. Draw individual members of the pond community.

D. Draw arrows to show each feeding relationship.

E. Identify all of the feeding relationships in the pond community.

Answer 1

B. Classify pond plants according to whether they perform photosynthesis.

D. Draw arrows to show each feeding relationship.

E. Identify all of the feeding relationships in the pond community.

Answer 2

The three most useful steps in developing a food web model for a pond community would be:

B. Classify pond plants according to whether they perform photosynthesis.

D. Draw arrows to show each feeding relationship.

E. Identify all of the feeding relationships in the pond community.

These steps are important for understanding the energy flow and interactions within the pond community and for accurately representing these relationships in the food web model.