ecological pyramids
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10th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ecological pyramid?
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An ecological pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the relationship between different trophic levels in an ecosystem, illustrating the distribution of biomass, numbers, or energy.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main types of ecological pyramids?
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The three main types of ecological pyramids are: Pyramid of Numbers, Pyramid of Biomass, and Pyramid of Energy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a pyramid of biomass represent?
Back
A pyramid of biomass represents the total mass of living organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem, typically measured in grams per square meter.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a pyramid of numbers?
Back
A pyramid of numbers shows the number of individual organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem, regardless of their size.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a pyramid of energy?
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A pyramid of energy illustrates the flow of energy through each trophic level, showing the amount of energy available at each level, usually measured in joules.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why can a pyramid of biomass be inverted?
Back
A pyramid of biomass can be inverted when the biomass of primary producers (like phytoplankton) is less than that of the consumers (like zooplankton) at a given time.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a key advantage of using a pyramid of numbers?
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A key advantage of using a pyramid of numbers is that it includes all organisms regardless of their size, providing a straightforward count.
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