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What is the definition of Trophic Level?
What is the definition of Trophic Level?
- The number of links from basal to apex predator
- The weight of all individuals in a fish stock
- The position of the organism in the food chain (correct)
- The process of deriving energy from the environment
What does SSB stand for in the context of ecology?
What does SSB stand for in the context of ecology?
- Secondary Source Biomass
- Species Survival Biomass
- Sustainable Stock Balance
- Spawning Stock Biomass (correct)
What is the concept related to energy flow and matter cycling?
What is the concept related to energy flow and matter cycling?
- Matter and energy are cycled simultaneously
- Matter and energy remain static in ecosystems
- Matter is cycled while energy flows (correct)
- Energy is cycled while matter flows
What is the role of limiting nutrients in an ecosystem?
What is the role of limiting nutrients in an ecosystem?
What does the food chain length refer to?
What does the food chain length refer to?
Energy needed to maintain existence
Energy needed to maintain existence
Combined weight of all individuals in fish stock that reaches sexual maturity and capable of reproducing
Combined weight of all individuals in fish stock that reaches sexual maturity and capable of reproducing
Process of deriving energy
Process of deriving energy
Limits growth of organism, crucial seagrass - nitrates, nitrogen, phosphates always low in concentration
Limits growth of organism, crucial seagrass - nitrates, nitrogen, phosphates always low in concentration
Position of organism in pyramid food chain
Position of organism in pyramid food chain
Ratio of energy flow at different points along a simplified food chain = 10% (grazer energy units / producer energy unit)
Ratio of energy flow at different points along a simplified food chain = 10% (grazer energy units / producer energy unit)
Relationship between organisms Consumption - process of deriving ___________
Relationship between organisms Consumption - process of deriving ___________
Population Boom - short food chain high young larval survival high spawning stock biomes largest organisms are the fewest in the ________
Population Boom - short food chain high young larval survival high spawning stock biomes largest organisms are the fewest in the ________
Matter is cycled while energy flows ___________
Matter is cycled while energy flows ___________
Laws of Thermodynamics: a. ___________
Laws of Thermodynamics: a. ___________
