12 Questions
What is the final community in ecological succession called?
Climax community
Where does primary ecological succession occur?
In a place where life never existed before
How does deforestation impact an ecosystem?
Leads to habitat loss for various species
What can happen due to the introduction of exotic species into an ecosystem?
Disruption of local food chains
What process occurs when a substance accumulates inside an organism and causes problems?
Bioaccumulation
What is the ultimate source of energy for our planet?
Sun
What is the main cause of species extinction mentioned in the text?
Human interference in food webs
Which process allows the Sun's energy to be captured and transformed into chemical energy by certain beings?
Photosynthesis
Why is there a limit to the number of trophic levels in a food chain?
Because energy is lost as heat and decreases at each level
In what form is energy lost in activities like breathing, excretion, and locomotion?
Lost as heat
Which type of organisms are responsible for recycling organic matter in ecosystems?
Decomposers
What is the term used to describe the cycle through which water passes from a liquid state to a gaseous state and back?
Water cycle
Explore the flow of energy in ecosystems starting from the Sun to photosynthetic beings and then to other living organisms through food. Learn about the transformation of solar energy into chemical energy and the concept of energy loss between trophic levels.
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