Energy pyramid

Energy pyramid

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8th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an energy pyramid?

Back

An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to top consumers.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the energy pyramid and providing energy for all other trophic levels.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What would happen if there were no producers in an ecosystem?

Back

If there were no producers, all other organisms would eventually die out due to the lack of energy sources.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are primary consumers?

Back

Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers (plants) and are the second level in the energy pyramid.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers; they are typically carnivores or omnivores.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a food chain?

Back

A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does energy transfer between trophic levels?

Back

Energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient, with only about 10% of the energy being passed on to the next level, while the rest is lost as heat.

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