Ecology

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What is an energy pyramid?

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A graphical representation that shows the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to top predators.

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Who are the producers in an ecosystem?

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Organisms that produce their own food using sunlight or chemical energy, such as plants and algae.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil and making them available for producers.

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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 carnivore?

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An organism that primarily eats other animals.

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What is a top predator?

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The highest trophic level in an ecosystem, which has no natural predators.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers create their own food, while consumers obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

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Mushrooms, bacteria, and worms are all examples of decomposers.

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What is the significance of the energy pyramid in ecology?

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It illustrates the energy transfer between trophic levels and shows that energy decreases as it moves up the pyramid.

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What is an example of a primary producer?

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Algae and green plants are primary producers.