Ecology

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What is a food pyramid?

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A food pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the relative amount of energy available at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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Which trophic level has the least amount of energy available?

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The top predator has the least amount of energy available in an energy pyramid.

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What type of organism is a third-level consumer?

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A third-level consumer is a carnivore.

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What does a secondary consumer eat?

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A secondary consumer eats primary consumers.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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A producer is an organism that uses sunlight to make its own food through photosynthesis.

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Define a primary consumer.

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, typically herbivores.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and waste, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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A herbivore eats plants, while a carnivore eats other animals.

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Explain the concept of trophic levels.

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Trophic levels represent the different stages in a food chain, indicating the flow of energy from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid illustrates the amount of energy available at each trophic level, with energy decreasing as you move up the pyramid.