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Which of the following best defines an ecosystem?
Which of the following best defines an ecosystem?
What is the main source of energy for most living things in an ecosystem?
What is the main source of energy for most living things in an ecosystem?
What is the first trophic level in an ecosystem?
What is the first trophic level in an ecosystem?
What is the second trophic level in an ecosystem?
What is the second trophic level in an ecosystem?
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What is the term used to describe the different feeding groups in an ecosystem?
What is the term used to describe the different feeding groups in an ecosystem?
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Study Notes
Ecosystem Basics
- An ecosystem is a community of living and non-living things interacting with each other in a specific environment.
Energy Source
- The main source of energy for most living things in an ecosystem is sunlight, which is used by producers (plants and algae) through photosynthesis.
Trophic Levels
- The first trophic level in an ecosystem is occupied by producers (plants and algae), which produce their own food through photosynthesis.
- The second trophic level in an ecosystem is occupied by primary consumers (herbivores), which feed on producers.
Feeding Groups
- The term used to describe the different feeding groups in an ecosystem is trophic level.
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Test your knowledge on energy flow through the ecosystem with this quiz! Explore the intricacies of how energy moves within biological communities and their physical environments. Discover the vital role energy plays in sustaining life in nature.
