Chapter 4.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
A
sunlight + C02 + H20 -> 02 + glucose
2
Q
Cellular respiration?
A
glucose + C02 -> energy + C02 + H20
3
Q
What is the 10% rule?
A
Only 10% of energy from a level is available for the next level.
3
Q
What is biomass?
A
The amount of living mass in an organism.
4
Q
Biomass + energy
A
The more energy the more biomass. Energy is stored in biomass.
5
Q
Why is less energy transferred?
A
It’s lost due to daily living(heat).
6
Q
What are the three different pyramids?
A
Biomass, Energy, and Numbers.
7
Q
What is the pyramid of energy?
A
It shows energy transfer between levels.
8
Q
What is the pyramid of biomass?
A
Shows the biomass between levels.
9
Q
What is the pyramid of numbers?
A
It’s the pyramid that shows the numbers of a population/organism.
