Ecological Pyramids

Ecological Pyramids

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Biology

7th - 9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an ecological pyramid?

Back

An ecological pyramid represents the relative amount of energy, numbers, or biomass at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the three main types of ecological pyramids?

Back

The three main types are: 1) Pyramid of Energy, 2) Pyramid of Numbers, 3) Pyramid of Biomass.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the Pyramid of Energy show?

Back

The Pyramid of Energy shows the flow of energy through different trophic levels, indicating how much energy is available at each level.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the typical energy loss between trophic levels?

Back

Typically, about 90% of energy is lost as heat or used by organisms, leaving only about 10% to be passed on to the next trophic level.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the population of plants if herbivores decrease?

Back

If the population of herbivores decreases, the population of meadow plants will likely increase due to reduced grazing.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which trophic level has the most energy?

Back

The producer level (plants) has the most energy in an ecological pyramid.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is biomass in the context of ecological pyramids?

Back

Biomass refers to the total mass of living organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem.

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