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What is the primary purpose of an energy pyramid?
What is the primary purpose of an energy pyramid?
- Show the physical location of different species in an ecosystem
- Display the number of organisms in each trophic level
- Illustrate the reproductive capabilities of each trophic level
- Demonstrate and quantify the flow of energy in an ecosystem (correct)
Which trophic level in an ecosystem contains organisms that make their own food?
Which trophic level in an ecosystem contains organisms that make their own food?
- Tertiary consumers
- Secondary consumers
- Primary consumers
- Producers (correct)
In an energy pyramid, where are organisms with higher energy levels typically located?
In an energy pyramid, where are organisms with higher energy levels typically located?
- Closer to the top of the pyramid (correct)
- Spread evenly across the pyramid
- At the base of the pyramid
- In the middle of the pyramid
What is the main form of energy transfer between trophic levels in an energy pyramid?
What is the main form of energy transfer between trophic levels in an energy pyramid?
How do multiple food chains differ from a food web?
How do multiple food chains differ from a food web?
What percentage of the total energy from the sun do tertiary consumers receive in the energy pyramid?
What percentage of the total energy from the sun do tertiary consumers receive in the energy pyramid?
In an energy pyramid, why do secondary consumers receive only 10% of the energy contained in the primary consumers?
In an energy pyramid, why do secondary consumers receive only 10% of the energy contained in the primary consumers?
What is the main role of decomposers in the energy pyramid ecosystem?
What is the main role of decomposers in the energy pyramid ecosystem?
Why are there fewer tertiary consumers compared to producers in an ecosystem?
Why are there fewer tertiary consumers compared to producers in an ecosystem?
What happens to the amount of available energy as you move up through the trophic levels of an energy pyramid?
What happens to the amount of available energy as you move up through the trophic levels of an energy pyramid?
