Pyramid of Biomass: Ecology Quiz
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What does the pyramid of biomass represent?

  • The energy flow between trophic levels in an ecosystem
  • The number of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem
  • The species diversity within each trophic level in an ecosystem
  • The total mass of organisms at each trophic level in an ecosystem (correct)
  • Why is the concept of pyramid of biomass important in ecology?

  • To understand the flow of energy through different trophic levels in an ecosystem (correct)
  • To study the water and nutrient cycle within an ecosystem
  • To determine the genetic diversity in a particular habitat
  • To visualize the population size of different species in an ecosystem
  • In a pyramid of biomass, which trophic level typically has the largest biomass?

  • Secondary consumers
  • Primary consumers
  • Tertiary consumers
  • Primary producers (correct)
  • What does a narrow inverted pyramid of biomass indicate?

    <p>An imbalanced ecosystem with excessive predation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a pyramid of biomass?

    <p>A pyramid of biomass is a graphical representation of the total biomass at each trophic level in an ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the concept of pyramid of biomass important in ecology?

    <p>The concept of pyramid of biomass is important in ecology because it helps in understanding the flow of energy through different trophic levels and the structure of an ecosystem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an inverted pyramid of biomass indicate?

    <p>An inverted pyramid of biomass indicates that the biomass of the primary consumers is greater than the biomass of the producers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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