Chapter 5 - Energy In Biomass Flashcards
1
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What do green plants transfer light energy to
A
Chemical energy
2
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What is the link between energy and temperature
A
Energy from the previous stage of the food chain is used to simply keep the animal at its normal body temperature
3
Q
What do detritus feeders do
A
Start the process of decay by eating dead animals or plants and producing waste materials. Decay organisms then break down the waste or dead plants and animals
4
Q
In what conditions is decay faster
A
It is faster if it is warm and wet. Many decomposers also need oxygen.
5
Q
What is a method of compositing
A
Waste is mixed with oxygen and moisture. Energy is also allowed to escape by heating the surroundings
6
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What is biomass
A
The mass of living material in plants and animals
