Plants use energy from the sun to produce nutrients; therefore, plants are _____.

A) consumers
B) reproducers
C) producers
D) decomposers
E) developers

Sun Energy

The radiant energy emitted by the Sun, which is harnessed by plants for photosynthesis and influences Earth's climate and weather.

Decomposers

Organisms that break down dead or decaying organisms, contributing to nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

Producers

Organisms, typically plants or algae, that produce organic compounds from simple substances such as carbon dioxide, serving as a base for all food chains.