1.5 Energy and Biomass in Food Chains Flashcards
1
Q
What is the source of energy for nearly all life?
A
The sun
2
Q
What “harvests” the sun’s energy?
A
Green plants and algae
3
Q
What happens to the biomass and energy after each stage in the food chain?
A
It decreases
4
Q
Why does the biomass and energy of a food chain decrease at each stage?
A
- Movement
- Heat
- Some of the plant/animal’s material is inedible (bones)
- Waste materials
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