What is an energy pyramid?
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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.
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How much energy is typically available at the second trophic level if 10,000 joules are available at the first level?
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1,000 joules, as only about 10% of the energy is transferred to the next trophic level.
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What happens to the food web if a primary producer, like seagrass, dies?
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The energy available will not be sufficient to sustain the remaining organisms, leading to a potential collapse of the food web.
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What is carrying capacity in an ecosystem?
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Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support without degrading the habitat.
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What is the abyssal zone?
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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.
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What types of organisms can survive in the abyssal zone?
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Organisms that can survive cold temperatures and no light, often adapted to high pressure and low food availability.
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What is a food web?
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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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