Concept 3: Energy Flow through Ecosystems

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What percentage of energy is typically passed on to the next trophic level in an ecosystem?

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10%

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What are autotrophs?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Which organisms are considered autotrophs?

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Plants, algae, and some bacteria.

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What is a primary consumer?

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An organism that eats primary producers; for example, herbivores like mice.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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Which organisms are considered heterotrophs?

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Animals, fungi, and some bacteria.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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An organism that produces energy available for other organisms, typically through photosynthesis.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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Give an example of a producer.

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Hackberry tree.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

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What is the role of primary consumers in an ecosystem?

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They consume producers and transfer energy to higher trophic levels.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.