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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy at each trophic level in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to apex predators.

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How does energy flow in a food chain?

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Energy flows from producers (autotrophs) to primary consumers (herbivores), then to secondary consumers (carnivores), and finally to apex predators.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms, typically plants and algae, that can make their own food through photosynthesis and serve as the base of the food chain.

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What are biogeochemical cycles?

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Biogeochemical cycles are natural processes that recycle chemical elements and water through both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components of the ecosystem.

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What role does the sun play in the water cycle?

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The sun provides the energy necessary for the water cycle, driving processes like evaporation and transpiration.

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What happens to organisms that do not decompose naturally?

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Organisms that do not decompose can be buried and eventually become fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, or natural gas.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem, showing how different organisms are related through feeding relationships.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms where each is eaten by the next, while a food web is a more complex representation that includes multiple food chains.

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What is the significance of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil, which supports plant growth and maintains ecosystem health.

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What is an apex predator?

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An apex predator is a top-level predator in an ecosystem that has no natural enemies and is at the top of the food chain.