Ecosystems Flashcards
Where does photosynthesis occur?
In chloroplasts
What does photosynthesis produce?
Glucose
What do plants need for growth
Minerals and Sun light/energy
Food chains
Shows the transfer or energy between organisms
Food web
Shows the connection between different food chains
What is the wolf in this food chain?
Corn ➡️ Chicken ➡️ Fox ➡️ Wolf
Top Predator, not eaten by anything
What is the corn in this food chain?
Corn ➡️ Chicken ➡️ Fox ➡️ Wolf
Producer, produces its own energy
What are trophic levels
The lower the number e.g corn is producer trophic level 1, as it holds the most energy
Whats the max trophic level
5
Where does all energy come from
The Sun
Carnivore
Only eats meat/animals
Herbivore
Only eats plants
Consumer
Rely on other organisms for food
Omnivore
Eats meat/animals and plants
Producer
Make their own food