Ecosystem Interactions and Predictions Flashcard

Ecosystem Interactions and Predictions Flashcard

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trophic level?

Back

A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web that indicates the flow of energy and nutrients through an ecosystem, typically categorized as producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define primary consumers.

Back

Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers; they are typically herbivores that obtain energy by consuming plants.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are secondary consumers?

Back

Secondary consumers are organisms that eat primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores that obtain energy by consuming herbivores.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, returning essential nutrients to the soil or water, thus recycling matter in the ecosystem.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain the flow of energy in a food chain.

Back

Energy flows from producers to primary consumers, then to secondary consumers, and finally to decomposers, with each step representing a transfer of energy.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to producers if primary consumers are reduced?

Back

If primary consumers are reduced, producers may increase due to less predation, allowing more plants to grow.

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