10 Questions
What is the main source of energy for most life on Earth?
The Sun
Which process do most producers use to make food?
Photosynthesis
What is the law that states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only changed in form?
Law of Conservation of Energy
Which organisms get their energy by consuming other organisms?
Consumers
What type of energy is released into the environment as a byproduct of organisms' processes?
Thermal energy
What is the main role of detritivores in an ecosystem?
Breaking down dead organisms to recycle nutrients
How do herbivores differ from carnivores in terms of diet?
Herbivores eat only producers.
What does a food chain represent in an ecosystem?
The flow of energy from one organism to another
What is the significance of the arrows in a food chain model?
They indicate the flow of energy between organisms.
Why is a food chain model limited in explaining energy transfer in ecosystems?
It overlooks the complexity of organisms eating multiple foods.
Test your knowledge on how different organisms obtain energy and the flow of energy through ecosystems. Learn about the main source of energy for most life on Earth, energy transfer from the Sun, and how organisms acquire energy through consumption.
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