Energy Pyramids

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What is an 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.

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What is a Trophic Level?

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A Trophic Level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy from producers to various levels of consumers.

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Who are Primary Consumers?

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Primary consumers are organisms that eat producers (plants) and are typically herbivores.

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What is a Producer?

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A Producer is an organism that can make its own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What is an Autotroph?

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An Autotroph is an organism that produces its own food from sunlight or chemical energy.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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A Heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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What role do Decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and completing the nutrient cycle.

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What is Biomass?

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Biomass is the total mass of living matter in a given area or volume, often used to measure energy in an ecosystem.

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What is the significance of the Sun in an Energy Pyramid?

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The Sun is the primary source of energy for producers, which capture sunlight to create food.

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What is the difference between Herbivores and Carnivores?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants (producers), while Carnivores are animals that eat other animals (consumers).