Ontario Hunting License Practice Exam

How do shoreline ecotones provide food?

1. By providing a variety of plants and animals in one area

2. By offering sunlight for photosynthesis

3. By acting as a fishing ground for marine life

4. Many plants eaten by wildlife grow in or near water. Larger predators also eat the insects, birds, fish, amphibians, and small mammals in the area.

The correct answer is: Many plants eaten by wildlife grow in or near water. Larger predators also eat the insects, birds, fish, amphibians, and small mammals in the area.

Shoreline ecotones are transitional areas between a body of water and land, where there are a diverse amount of vegetation and habitats. These areas are important for providing food for various organisms. Option A is partially correct as shoreline ecotones do provide a variety of plants and animals, but this is not the main mechanism for providing food. Option B is incorrect because while shoreline ecotones do receive sunlight, it is not the main reason for food production. Option C is incorrect because while shorelines may be fishing grounds for some marine life, it is not the main source of food for shoreline ecotones. The correct answer, D, explains that many plants eaten by wildlife grow in or near water in shoreline ecotones, and larger predators feed on the smaller organisms in the area, creating a food chain that supports the ecosystem of shoreline ecotones.