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What percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next in an ecosystem?
What percentage of energy is typically transferred from one trophic level to the next in an ecosystem?
- 25%
- 10% (correct)
- 50%
- 75%
What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?
What is the primary source of energy in most ecosystems?
- Sunlight (correct)
- Chemical energy from rocks
- Wind energy
- Geothermal heat
Which organisms are responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy in an ecosystem?
Which organisms are responsible for converting light energy into chemical energy in an ecosystem?
- Consumers
- Scavengers
- Decomposers
- Producers (correct)
Community dynamics refers to the interactions between ______ and their environment
Community dynamics refers to the interactions between ______ and their environment
Changes in population size and species composition are key components of ______ dynamics
Changes in population size and species composition are key components of ______ dynamics
Ecological succession is the process of ______ change in a community over time
Ecological succession is the process of ______ change in a community over time