1.3 Energy Flow Flashcards

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Defined as the movementcor transfer of energy from one trophic level to another

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Energy Flow

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2
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The energy flow occurs on the earth through the

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Biogeochemical Cycle

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3
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The energy flow of Ecosystem isbgiverned by the first two laws of

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Thermodynamics

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4
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Main source of energy

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Sun

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5
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The direction of energy flow in an ecosystem is

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Unidirectional

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6
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Animals get energy in two forms

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Radiant energy and fixed energy

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7
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Radiant energy comes from

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Electromagnetic waves

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8
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Stored in objects and sybstances as chemical energy

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Fixed energy

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9
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Organisms that convert radiant energy into fixed energy

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Autotrophs

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10
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Get their energy from autotrophs

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Heterotrophs

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11
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When carnivores eat herbivores there is a loss of come energy

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10% Law

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