Rhys Flashcards
1
Q
what shows the network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem
A
a food wed
2
Q
what shows how many organisms are at each level in a food chain?
A
pyramid of numbers
3
Q
What is the transfer of energy that begins with the Sun and passes from one organism to the next in a food chain?
A
energy flow
4
Q
what is a model that shows how food energy passes from organism to organism
A
a food chain
5
Q
What is a green chemical that traps the energy of the sun?
A
Chlorophyll
6
Q
What is it called when producers use the trapped energy to make food?
A
Photosynthesis
7
Q
The carnivore at the end of the food chain is known as the _______?
A
Top Consumer
8
Q
A consumer obtains the energy it needs by breaking down high-energy foods, such as sugar and starch is a process called ______?
A
Cellular Respiration
