Energy in Ecosystems

Energy in Ecosystems

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Biology

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the flow of energy in an ecosystem?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a primary producer?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a primary consumer?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a secondary consumer?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tertiary consumer?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a predator?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the 10% rule in energy transfer?

Back

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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