Energy Flow in an Ecosystem

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What does an energy pyramid illustrate?

Back

The flow of energy from one trophic level to the next in an ecosystem.

Front

What molecule carries energy in cells?

Back

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

Front

What is the essential fuel for all abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem?

Back

Energy.

Front

Which color of light is not absorbed by chlorophyll, making many plants appear this color?

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Green.

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What percentage of energy is lost as heat at each trophic level in an energy pyramid?

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90%.

Front

Define 'trophic level'.

Back

A trophic level is a position in a food chain or energy pyramid that indicates the organism's role in the flow of energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What role do producers play in an ecosystem?

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Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the energy pyramid.

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Explain the term 'biomass'.

Back

Biomass refers to 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 decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.