10 Questions
What is the primary function of decomposers in an ecosystem?
To break down dead organic matter
What is the main difference between a food chain and a food web?
A food chain shows a single energy path, while a food web shows multiple energy paths
What is the primary characteristic of the first trophic level in a food chain or food web?
It is the level where energy enters the system
What type of ecological pyramid shows the amount of energy available at each trophic level?
Energy pyramid
What is the relationship between each trophic level in a food chain or food web?
Each level depends on the one below it for energy
What is the primary source of energy for most life on Earth?
The sun
Which of the following organisms is NOT considered an autotroph?
Herbivores
What process do chemoautotrophs use to obtain energy?
Chemosynthesis
What type of consumer eats only plants?
Herbivores
What type of energy transformation occurs in producers?
Solar to organic energy
Explore how energy flows from the sun to producers and consumers in an ecosystem, and learn about autotrophs and their role in the process.
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