Energy in Ecosystems Flashcards

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1
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How is energy lost?

A

By heat, movement and undigested materials

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What is the energy that is kept used for?

A

Growth

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3
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How much energy is passed onto the next organism?

A

10%

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4
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What is a pyramid of numbers?

A

A diagram that shows the total number of organisms at each level of a food chain

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What is a pyramid of energy used for?

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To show the energy available at each stage in a food chain (kJ/m²/year)

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