Question

At which trophic level, you will keep the species 'sparrow'?

• A. Only primary consumer
• B. Only secondary consumer
• C. Both primary and secondary consumer
• D. Both secondary and Tertiary consumer

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Only primary consumer

Answer 2

The correct answer is option (A): Only primary consumer
Tropic levels are the position of animals in a food chain or food web. There are mainly four tropic levels that are as follows: 1st tropic level: Producers, are the organism that produces their own food with the help of sunlight and resources. 2nd tropic level: Primary consumers, are the organism that feeds on the producers. Example: Mice 3rd tropic level; Secondary consumers, the organism that feeds on the primary consumers are placed in this tropic level. Example: snake. 4th tropic level: Tertiary consumers, are the ones who feed on the secondary consumers. Example: Hawk. Sparrow is a primary consumer as they feed on seeds, which is a primary product.