Energy And Biomass In Food Chains Flashcards

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State that the sun is the source of energy in plants

A

Plants need sunlight to carry to the process photosynthesis

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Describe the energy transfer that takes place during photosynthesis

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Light energy is transferred to chemical energy

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Explain why the energy and biomass decrease further up the pyramid

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Because when the primary consumer (P.C) eats the producer the PC uses that energy for respiration so they can move and keep body at a suitable temperature but not all dest passed on because the P.C produces waste.

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