Energy Flow

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What is the ultimate source of energy for most organisms?

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The Sun

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What is the process by which energy is transferred through an ecosystem?

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Energy flow

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What is an energy pyramid?

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A graphical representation showing the energy available at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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What percentage of energy is typically passed from one trophic level to the next?

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10%

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce energy through photosynthesis, such as plants.

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What role do consumers play in an ecosystem?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is a top predator?

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An animal that is at the top of the food chain and has no natural predators.

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What happens to the energy that is not passed on to the next trophic level?

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It is used for the organism's life processes or eliminated as heat.

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What is the difference between a herbivore and a carnivore?

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Herbivores eat plants, while carnivores eat other animals.

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What is biomass?

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The total mass of living matter in a given area or volume.