Biomass, energy transfer and decay Flashcards

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What does biomass mean?

A

The mass of living material.

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The bottom bar always represents…

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the producer

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There’s less energy and biomass each time you move up a trophic level. Why?

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Because energy is lost through waste.

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Where do decomposers work best?

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In warm, moist conditions where there is lots of oxygen.

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