3.4 Flashcards
1
Q
energy is lost from a food chain
energy can be lost as
A
Heat
Movement
Undigested materials as faeces
2
Q
How much energy is lost and passed on at each state
A
10 percent passed on
90 percent is lost
3
Q
Pyramid of energy
A
Represents the quantity of energy at each level of a food chain and loss of energy at each level
Bottom = large energy base
Top = small energy base
4
Q
Energy flow
A
When a plant is eaten by an animal energy is transferred from the plant to the animal
5
Q
Consumers
A
Tertiary consumer
Secondary consumer
Primary consumer
Producer
