Trophic Levels and Feeding Relationships

Trophic Levels and Feeding Relationships

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Science

12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an energy pyramid?

Back

A diagram that compares energy used by different trophic levels, illustrating the energy flow in an ecosystem.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define a food chain.

Back

A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do energy pyramids and biomass pyramids usually have a similar shape?

Back

The amount of biomass on any level cannot be greater than the available energy can support.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What organism is in the second trophic level in the food chain: producer --> herbivore --> omnivore --> carnivore?

Back

Herbivore.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does biomass refer to?

Back

The total mass of the organisms in a given area.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a trophic level?

Back

A specific level in a food chain or food web, representing the position of an organism in relation to the flow of energy and nutrients.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a food web?

Back

A complex network of feeding relationships among various organisms in an ecosystem.

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