2022 Ecosystem Energy Flow

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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 trophic levels in an ecosystem, illustrating how energy decreases as it moves from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is a Herbivore?

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A Herbivore is an organism that primarily eats plants and gets its energy from consuming plant material.

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What is a Heterotroph?

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A Heterotroph is an organism that cannot produce its own food and instead obtains energy and nutrition by consuming other organisms.

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What are Trophic Levels?

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Trophic Levels are the different levels in a food chain or food web, representing the flow of energy from producers to various levels of consumers.

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What is the primary source of energy for ecosystems?

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The primary source of energy for ecosystems is the Sun, which provides energy for photosynthesis in plants.

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What is a Carnivore?

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A Carnivore is an organism that primarily eats other animals and gets its energy from consuming animal flesh.

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What is an Omnivore?

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An Omnivore is an organism that eats both plants and animals, obtaining energy from both sources.

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What is a Food Chain?

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A Food Chain is a linear sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is a Food Web?

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A Food Web is a complex network of interconnected food chains that illustrates how different organisms in an ecosystem are related through feeding relationships.

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What is a Decomposer?

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A Decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organic material, returning nutrients to the soil and playing a crucial role in nutrient cycling.