Energy in Ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
How is energy lost?
A
By heat, movement and undigested materials
2
Q
What is the energy that is kept used for?
A
Growth
3
Q
How much energy is passed onto the next organism?
A
10%
4
Q
What is a pyramid of numbers?
A
A diagram that shows the total number of organisms at each level of a food chain
5
Q
What is a pyramid of energy used for?
A
To show the energy available at each stage in a food chain (kJ/m²/year)
