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Energy Pyramid Flashcard

Energy Pyramid Flashcard

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Science

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are producers in an energy pyramid?

Back

Producers are organisms that create their own food through photosynthesis, typically found at the base (first bottom) of the energy pyramid.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a 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, such as producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, and tertiary consumers.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the energy as it moves up the energy pyramid?

Back

As energy moves up the energy pyramid, it decreases significantly, with only about 10% of the energy being transferred to the next trophic level.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who are primary consumers?

Back

Primary consumers are herbivores that eat producers (plants) and are found at the second level of the energy pyramid.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of predators in an ecosystem?

Back

Predators are organisms that hunt and eat other organisms (prey), helping to maintain the balance of populations within an ecosystem.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is prey?

Back

Prey are organisms that are hunted and eaten by predators.

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