Question

which statement best compares consumers and decomposers?
both get their energy by feeding on other organisms.
both get their energy by photosynthesizing.
consumers feed on other organisms, and decomposers make their own food.
consumers make their own food, and decomposers feed on other organisms.

Explanation:

Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by feeding on other organisms (they cannot make their own food). Decomposers also obtain energy by breaking down (feeding on) dead organisms. Photosynthesis is a process used by producers (like plants) to make their own food.

Answer:

Both get their energy by feeding on other organisms.