Energy Transfer And Decomposition Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the amount of energy being passed from one stage to another
A
The energy decreases with every link in the chain energy decreases by 90% meaning the organism only gets 10%
2
Q
What happens if an organism is removed from the food chain
A
It has an effect on the other organisms
3
Q
What happens to the number of organisms as you move along a food chain
A
They decrease
4
Q
What happens to the remains of living things
A
They decay under suitable conditions
5
Q
What does decay release
A
Materials which can be used by other organisms
6
Q
What are examples or decomposers
A
Bacteria and fungi
7
Q
What are food webs made up off
A
Several food chains
8
Q
How is energy transfer shown
A
It is in one direction and is represented with an arrow
