5 Questions
What is the correct trophic level for carnivores in a food chain?
Third trophic level
How is the flow of nutrients in an ecosystem considered?
One way transport
What are plants in an ecosystem commonly referred to as?
Producers
What percentage of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the other according to the energy transfer law?
10%
Where do primary consumers derive their nutrition from in an ecosystem?
Producers
Study Notes
Trophic Levels in a Food Chain
- Carnivores occupy the tertiary or higher trophic levels in a food chain.
Flow of Nutrients in an Ecosystem
- The flow of nutrients in an ecosystem is considered a unidirectional flow, from one trophic level to the next.
Role of Plants in an Ecosystem
- Plants in an ecosystem are commonly referred to as producers.
Energy Transfer Law
- According to the energy transfer law, only about 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next.
Primary Consumers
- Primary consumers derive their nutrition from producers, such as plants and algae, in an ecosystem.
Test your understanding of energy flow in an ecosystem with this quiz based on Chapter 7 from the Class 9 Science and Technology Solutions textbook for Maharashtra Board. Correct and rewrite statements related to carnivores and justify your corrections. Sharpen your knowledge of ecosystem dynamics and food chains.
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