Biomass Flashcards

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1
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the biomass at each stage in a food chain is what

A

less than the previous

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2
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why does biomass decrease down a food chain

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some material and energy are always lost in waste material. Also respiration supplies all the energy needs for living processes including movement

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3
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what is the main source of energy for most communities of organisms

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the Suns radiation

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