Energy Flow

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What is an animal that eats only plants?

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Herbivore

Front

What is the rule that states only 10% of the total energy produced at each trophic level is available to the next level?

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10% rule

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What are the non-living and physical parts of an ecosystem, like rocks, water, and sunlight?

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Abiotic factors

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is an animal that eats both plants and animals?

Back

Omnivore

Front

What is an animal that eats other animals/meat?

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Carnivore

Front

What is the term for organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis?

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Autotroph

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Front

What is the term for the interconnected food chains in an ecosystem?

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Food web

Front

What is the top level of the energy pyramid that consists of carnivores?

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Tertiary consumers

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What is the process by which energy is transferred from one trophic level to another?

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Energy flow

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Front

What are organisms that consume producers called?

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Primary consumers