Ecological Pyramids: Mastery Test

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What is the source of energy in our ecosystem?

In our ecosystem, the ________ is the source of all energy. In terms of the ecological pyramid, _____ of energy is passed from one level to next level.

• air

• Sun

• water

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• 50%

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What are raccoons?

Raccoons feed on dead animals. Thus, they are decomposer animals known as _______________.

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Which pyramid represents the dry weight or the organic matter in the species in each trophic level?

The pyramid of ____________ represents the dry weight or the organic matter in the species in each trophic level.

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How does the environment produce biomass energy?

The environment produces biomass energy through a process called _________________.

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Which sentences describe decomposers in a food chain?

• They are the final link in the energy flow in a food chain or a food web. They are fungi and animals that feed on dead organic matter.

• Plants produce food or energy from raw materials.

• Plants are also known as autotrophs because they can produce organic compounds from inorganic chemicals.

• Bacteria, fungi, worms, and snails recycle the garbage of dead matter and give back nutrients into the ecosystem.

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decomposer

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secondary consumer

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producer

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primary consumer

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Where in the food chain will you place a shark?

• producers

• primary consumers

• secondary consumers

• decomposers

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