Energy Review - Env. Sci.

Energy Review - Env. Sci.

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels in an energy pyramid?

Back

Typically, only about 10% of the energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a producer in an ecosystem?

Back

Producers are organisms that can make their own food through photosynthesis, such as plants.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define a herbivore.

Back

Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a carnivore?

Back

Carnivores are animals that primarily eat other animals.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What percentage of energy is lost as heat or used by organisms for survival at each trophic level?

Back

Approximately 90% of energy is lost as heat or used for survival.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a third-level consumer?

Back

A third-level consumer is typically a carnivore that eats second-level consumers.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.

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