The Food Chain

What was the primary reason for establishing Everglades National Park?

• To protect an ecosystem

• To preserve historical sites

• To promote tourism

• To protect endangered species

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What is the role of the sun in the Everglades ecosystem?

• It provides light only

• It regulates the temperature

• It helps in water purification

• It is the primary source of energy

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Which organism is considered a primary consumer in the Everglades food chain?

• Gambusia

• Mosquito larva

• Great blue heron

• Periphyton

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Which of the following is a secondary consumer in the Everglades ecosystem?

• Sawgrass

• Gambusia

• Mosquito larva

• Periphyton

What percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next in a food chain?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

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