What does a pyramid of biomass represent?

Biomass Transfer and Trophic Levels

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The number of organisms at each trophic level
The energy flow between trophic levels
The total mass of living organisms at each trophic level
The height of organisms at each trophic level
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organism is a primary consumer in the given food chain?
Hawks
Grass
Rabbits
Snakes
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do the bars in a pyramid of biomass get smaller as you go up the trophic levels?
Because the total mass of organisms decreases
Because the number of organisms increases
Because the organisms get smaller
Because the energy increases
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of biomass is typically transferred to the next trophic level?
50%
20%
10%
5%
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a reason for biomass loss?
Most nutrients are used for respiration
Some parts of the prey are not absorbed
All biomass is stored within the organism forever
Organisms do not eat every part of their prey
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why might hawks not absorb all parts of the snakes they consume?
They do not need all the nutrients
They cannot break down certain parts like scales
They prefer to eat only the flesh
They store the parts for later use
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most important reason for biomass loss?
Organisms store biomass for future use
Organisms do not eat every part of their prey
Some parts of the prey are not absorbed
Most nutrients are used for respiration
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