Unit 3 Enegy In Exosystems Flashcards
1
Q
Explain where the energy in a food chain goes?
A
Energy transfers from one level to the next in a food chain, the majority of the energy is lost as heat, movement or undigested materials. Only a very small quantity is used for growth and is therefore available to the next level in a food chain.
2
Q
What is a pyramid of energy?
A
It’s a diagram showing the energy content at each level of the food chain.
3
Q
What is a pyramid of numbers?
A
A diagram showing the number of organisms at each level of a food chain.
