Ecology/Biosphere Flashcard

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What are the different trophic levels in an energy pyramid?

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Producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.

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How does mutualism differ from parasitism in symbiotic relationships?

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Mutualism benefits both species, while parasitism benefits one species at the expense of the other.

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What are the major types of biomes?

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Aquatic, Desert, Forest, Grassland, Tundra.

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What are the different trophic levels in a food chain?

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Producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.

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Explain the concept of energy flow in a food chain.

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The transfer of energy from one organism to another through the consumption of food.

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Define producers in an ecosystem.

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Organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is the role of primary consumers in an ecosystem?

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Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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Define decomposers and their role in an ecosystem.

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in an ecosystem?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem resilience, productivity, and stability.