Food Web

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What is an energy pyramid?

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A diagram that shows the amount of energy that moves from one feeding level to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a food web?

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A system of interconnected food chains that shows the transfer of energy among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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Which of the following is NOT a consumer: grass, dog, shark, fish?

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Grass is not a consumer; it is a producer.

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What percentage of energy is passed on to each trophic level?

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10% of energy is passed on to each trophic level.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer?

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An organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms.

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What is a producer?

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An organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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Define a trophic level.

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A trophic level is a position in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy and nutrients.

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What is a herbivore?

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An animal that primarily eats plants.

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What is a carnivore?

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An animal that primarily eats other animals.