5.1 Pyramid Of Biomass Flashcards
1
Q
What is biomass
A
The mass of living in plants and animals
2
Q
What does a pyramid of biomass represent?
A
The mass of organisms at each stage of the food chain
3
Q
What energy is passed through the food chain?
A
Chemical energy
4
Q
Why are plants at the base of the pyramid of biomass
A
Because plants capture light energy and transfer it to chemical energy. They make food which is then eaten by animals