Trophic Levels and Food Webs Answers

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Scientists use different types of models to analyze the structure of ecosystems. Which characteristic is seen in a biomass pyramid, but not in a numbers pyramid?

A
the total number of trophic levels in an ecosystem
B
living matter found at each trophic level in an ecosystem
C
energy available at each trophic level in an ecosystem
D
organisms found at each trophic level in an ecosystem
5

Energy flow in an ecosystem is best represented by _______.

A
the predator/prey relationship
B
food chains
C
food webs
D
autotrophs
6

Which is not an advantage of using the Pyramid of Energy?

A
It takes into account the rate of production over a period of time.
B
Assigning the decomposers and detritivores to a particular trophic level.
C
There are no inverted pyramids.
D
The input of solar energy can be added.
7

All animals are _______.

A
producers
B
omnivores
C
herbivores
D
consumers
9

Which shows the correct order of increasing trophic level, from producer to tertiary consumer?

A
fungi, deer, wolf, grass
B
fungi, grass, wolf, deer
C
grass, deer, wolf, fungi
D
grass, fungi, wolf, deer

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