Energy Flow in Ecosytems

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What is an ecosystem?

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All the organisms in a particular location, including their nonliving environment.

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What is a population in ecological terms?

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Members of a species in a defined area.

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What percentage of energy do primary consumers receive from plants?

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10% of the energy stored in plants.

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In a food web, what role does a mouse typically play?

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Secondary Consumer.

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What does a food pyramid represent?

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The relative amount of energy in trophic levels.

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What is a producer in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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Define a carnivore.

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An organism that primarily eats meat.

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What is a herbivore?

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An organism that primarily eats plants.

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What is a trophic level?

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Each step in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.