Energy and biomass in food chains Flashcards
1
Q
What is the source of energy for most communities of living organisms?
A
Radiation from the sun.
2
Q
Green plants and algae absorb small amounts of…
A
…light that reaches them.
3
Q
The transfer of light energy into chemical energy is what process?
A
Photosynthesis.
4
Q
Energy is stored in a plant how?
A
In substances that make up the cells of the plant.
5
Q
What is biomass?
A
The dry mass of living material.
6
Q
What happens to biomass as you travel along the food chain?
A
It is less than the previous stage.
7
Q
Why is the biomass at each stage less than the last?
A
Energy is lost due to processes such as respiration and energy in waste products.
