Energy Pyramids

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What is the primary source of energy in an energy pyramid?

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Producers, such as plants, are the primary source of energy in an energy pyramid.

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What do overlapping food chains in an ecosystem form?

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Overlapping food chains in an ecosystem form a food web.

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Why is a pyramid shape used to represent energy distribution in an ecosystem?

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A pyramid shape is used because energy decreases as you move up the food chain, similar to how a pyramid narrows at the top.

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Which organisms are found at the base of an energy pyramid?

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Producers are found at the base of an energy pyramid.

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What is the role of primary consumers in an energy pyramid?

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Primary consumers, such as herbivores, occupy the second trophic level and consume producers.

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What happens to energy as it moves up the trophic levels in an energy pyramid?

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Energy decreases as it moves up the trophic levels in an energy pyramid.

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What is the significance of the top predator in an energy pyramid?

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The top predator has the least amount of energy available, as energy diminishes at higher trophic levels.

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How does an energy pyramid differ from a food web?

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An energy pyramid shows the amount of energy at each trophic level, while a food web illustrates the complex feeding relationships among organisms.

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What is a trophic level?

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or energy pyramid that indicates the organism's role in the flow of energy.

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What is the energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels?

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Typically, only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next.

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