Ecology

Ecology

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Biology

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an energy pyramid?

Back

An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to top consumers.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How much energy is typically available at the second trophic level if 10,000 joules are available at the first level?

Back

1,000 joules, as only about 10% of the energy is transferred to the next trophic level.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to the food web if a primary producer, like seagrass, dies?

Back

The energy available will not be sufficient to sustain the remaining organisms, leading to a potential collapse of the food web.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is carrying capacity in an ecosystem?

Back

Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support without degrading the habitat.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the abyssal zone?

Back

The abyssal zone is a deep oceanic zone located about 9,000 meters below the surface, characterized by extreme conditions such as cold temperatures and no light.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What types of organisms can survive in the abyssal zone?

Back

Organisms that can survive cold temperatures and no light, often adapted to high pressure and low food availability.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A food web is a complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem, showing how energy and nutrients flow through the system.

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