Energy in ecosystems Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What is a food chain?
A
A diagram that shows the flow of energy from one organism to the next.
2
Q
What is a food web?
A
A more complex diagram that shows feeding relationships between a number of organisms.
3
Q
What is a pyramid of numbers?
A
A diagram of the total number of organisms at each stage of a food chain.
4
Q
What is a pyramid of energy?
A
A diagram of the total energy contained within each stage of the food chain.
