Trophic Levels

Front

What is the process by which plants use sunlight to create energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the approximate efficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels?

Back

10%

Front

Which type of organism is at the first trophic level?

Back

Producers (plants)

Front

What do we call organisms that eat only plants?

Back

Herbivores

Front

What do we call organisms that eat both plants and animals?

Back

Omnivores

Front

What is the role of primary consumers in a food chain?

Back

They consume producers (plants) and are the second trophic level.

Front

What is an apex predator?

Back

An apex predator is at the top of the food chain and has no natural predators.

Front

What type of organism obtains energy by consuming other animals?

Back

Carnivores

Front

In a food chain, which level has the least amount of energy?

Back

The top level (tertiary consumers) has the least amount of energy.

Front

What happens to energy as it moves up trophic levels?

Back

Energy is lost, typically around 90% at each level.