Tropic Levels Flashcard

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What are tropic levels?

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Tropic levels are hierarchical levels in a food chain or food web.

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How many tropic levels are there in an ecosystem?

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There are 5 tropic levels in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a more complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the primary source of energy in a tropic level?

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The primary source of energy in a tropic level is the sun.

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What is the role of producers in tropic levels?

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Producers convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

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What are consumers in a food chain?

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Consumers are organisms that obtain energy by eating other organisms.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats producers, typically herbivores.

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What is a secondary consumer?

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A secondary consumer is an organism that eats primary consumers, typically carnivores.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers, often at the top of the food chain.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.