Energy Pyramid

Front

What is an Energy Pyramid?

Back

An Energy Pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to top predators.

Front

What are Producers in an Energy Pyramid?

Back

Producers are organisms, like plants, that create their own food through photosynthesis and form the base of the energy pyramid.

Front

What are Herbivores in an Energy Pyramid?

Back

Herbivores are organisms that eat plants (producers) and are found at the second trophic level in the energy pyramid.

Front

What are Carnivores in an Energy Pyramid?

Back

Carnivores are organisms that eat other animals and are typically found at higher trophic levels in the energy pyramid.

Front

What is a Top Predator?

Back

A Top Predator is an organism at the highest trophic level in an energy pyramid, which has no natural predators.

Front

What does the 10% Rule state?

Back

The 10% Rule states that only about 10% of the energy from one trophic level is passed on to the next level, while 90% is lost as heat.

Front

What is a Food Pyramid?

Back

A Food Pyramid is a diagram that represents the amount of energy available at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

Front

What is the Carbon Cycle?

Back

The Carbon Cycle is the process by which carbon is exchanged among the atmosphere, land, water, and living organisms.

Front

What is the role of Tertiary Consumers in an Energy Pyramid?

Back

Tertiary Consumers are carnivores that eat secondary consumers and are found at the top of the energy pyramid.

Front

What is a Biotic Factor?

Back

Biotic Factors are living components of an ecosystem, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms.