Energy Pyramid

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What is an energy pyramid?

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An energy pyramid is a graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different levels of an ecosystem, from producers at the bottom to top predators at the top.

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Who are the producers in an energy pyramid?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis, like plants.

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What is the role of herbivores in the energy pyramid?

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Herbivores are animals that eat plants (producers) and are found above producers in the energy pyramid.

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What are carnivores?

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Carnivores are animals that eat other animals and are located higher up in the energy pyramid.

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What is a top predator?

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A top predator is an animal that has no natural enemies and is at the top of the energy pyramid.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food.

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Only autotrophs, such as plants, perform photosynthesis.

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What happens to energy as it moves up the energy pyramid?

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As energy moves up the energy pyramid, about 90% of it is lost as heat or used by the organisms for survival.

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What is an example of a producer?

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Tall grass is an example of a producer.

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What is an example of a herbivore?

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A deer is an example of a herbivore.