1.5 Energy And Biomass Flashcards
1
Q
What is the source of energy for most organisms?
A
Sunlight
2
Q
How much light is absorbed and by what?
A
A small amount
Green plants and algae
3
Q
What does light energy turn into in photosynthesis?
A
Chemical energy
4
Q
What is biomass?
A
The mass of living material
5
Q
How does biomass change when passed on?
A
It is less than the previous stage
6
Q
How do you show change in biomass?
A
Pyramid of biomass
7
Q
How can energy be lost between stage of a food chain?
A
In waste material
Respiration
Movement
8
Q
What is a producer?
A
They make their own food from photosynthesis ie green plants and algae
9
Q
What is a primary consumer?
A
Herbivores ie rabbits
10
Q
What is a secondary consumer?
A
Carnivores ie lions
11
Q
What are scavengers?
A
They feed on dead animals
