Energy in Ecosystems

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What is the flow of energy in an ecosystem?

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The flow of energy in an ecosystem follows the sequence: primary producer > primary consumer > secondary consumer > tertiary consumer.

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What is a primary producer?

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A primary producer is an organism that can produce its own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, such as plants and algae.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats primary producers; they are typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers; they can be carnivores or omnivores.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers; they are usually carnivores.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an organism that hunts and eats other organisms for food.

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What is the 10% rule in energy transfer?

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The 10% rule states that only about 10% of the energy from one trophic level is passed on to the next level in an ecosystem.

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What do arrows represent in a food chain?

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Arrows in a food chain represent the transfer of energy from one organism to another.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants.