1.3 Energy Flow Flashcards
1
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Defined as the movementcor transfer of energy from one trophic level to another
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Energy Flow
2
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The energy flow occurs on the earth through the
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Biogeochemical Cycle
3
Q
The energy flow of Ecosystem isbgiverned by the first two laws of
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Thermodynamics
4
Q
Main source of energy
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Sun
5
Q
The direction of energy flow in an ecosystem is
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Unidirectional
6
Q
Animals get energy in two forms
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Radiant energy and fixed energy
7
Q
Radiant energy comes from
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Electromagnetic waves
8
Q
Stored in objects and sybstances as chemical energy
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Fixed energy
9
Q
Organisms that convert radiant energy into fixed energy
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Autotrophs
10
Q
Get their energy from autotrophs
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Heterotrophs
11
Q
When carnivores eat herbivores there is a loss of come energy
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10% Law