What is an energy pyramid?
Energy pyramid

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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.
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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?
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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.
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What would happen if there were no producers in an ecosystem?
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If there were no producers, all other organisms would eventually die out due to the lack of energy sources.
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What are primary consumers?
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Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers (plants) and are the second level in the energy pyramid.
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What is the role of secondary consumers in an energy pyramid?
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Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers; they are typically carnivores or omnivores.
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What is a food chain?
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A food chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.
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How does energy transfer between trophic levels?
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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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