Energy Pyramid

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What is an Energy Pyramid?

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An Energy Pyramid is a diagram that shows the amount of energy available at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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What do primary consumers eat?

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Primary consumers eat producers, which are plants.

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What do secondary consumers eat?

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Secondary consumers eat primary consumers.

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What is 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 from one level to the next.

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If there are 1000 Kcal in producers, how much energy is available in primary consumers?

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100 Kcal.

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What is the role of producers in an Energy Pyramid?

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Producers, like plants, create energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the Energy Pyramid.

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

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A food chain shows a single pathway of energy flow, while a food web shows multiple interconnected food chains.

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What happens to energy as it moves up the Energy Pyramid?

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Energy decreases as it moves up the Energy Pyramid, with only about 10% of energy transferred to the next level.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats 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.