Trophic levels
Food Chains and Webs
10% Rule
Matter Cycles
Bonus
100
This is the original source of all energy on Earth
The sun
100
Name all producers
Grains, Grasses, Carrots
100
How much energy is lost as heat in the transfer of energy?
90%
100
What is the Law of Conservation?
Matter cannot be created or destroyed
100
What are the names of Ms. Sigler's Dogs?
A. Fred and Pearl
B. Penny and Henry
C. Tim and Tammy
D. Buddy and Sadie
B. Penny and Henry
200
This term describes the position an organism occupies in a food chain, such as primary producer, primary consumer, or secondary consumer
Trophic Level
200
Who is the apex predator?
The lion
200
out of 100%, how much energy will be left at trophic level 3?
1%
200
What cycle removes CO2 from the atmosphere?
Photosynthesis
200
What is Ms. Sigler's favorite snack?
A. Chester's Hot Fries
B. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
C. Goldfish
D. Pita Chips
A. Chester's Hot Fries
300
These organisms are found at the second trophic level and primarily consume plants.
Primary Consumers or Herbivores
300
What would happen to this ecosystem if the phytoplankton disappeared?
There would be no producers, so the ecosystem would collapse
300
Why is so much energy lost as heat in the transfer of energy?
Most of the energy is used to sustain body function
300
What is the purpose of decomposition?
To return nutrients to soil
300
Where did Ms. Sigler go to college?
A. A&M
B. University of Texas
C. Oklahoma State University
D. Stephen F. Austin State University
D. Stephen F. Austin State University
400
These organisms are at the top of the food chain and have no natural predators.
Apex Predators
400
Which organisms are both secondary AND tertiary consumers at the same time?
Snake and Eagle
400
An algae population can provide a total of 746,912 KCAL to its ecosystem. The algae is eaten by a minnow, which is then eaten by a bass, which is then eaten by a alligator.
How much energy will the bass get? (include the unit)
7,469 KCAL (7,469.12)
400
Name a human activity that is adding too much carbon to the atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels, deforestation
400
How many siblings does Ms. Sigler have?
A. 3 (she's the oldest)
B. 2 (she's the youngest)
C. 1 (she has a twin)
D. None
A. 3 (she's the oldest)
500
What is the role of organisms such as mushrooms and bacteria in an ecosystem?
(Decomposers) to break down dead, rotting organisms
500
This is a group of organisms that would cause great harm to the ecosystem if it disappeared.
Keystone Species
500
A grass field provides 43,500 KCAL to it's ecosystem
How much energy do each of the next 3 trophic levels receive?
Lvl 2: 4,350 KCAL
Lvl 3: 435 KCAL
Lvl 4: 43.5 KCAL
500
Which cycle is responsible for taking the food in an organism's body and converting it to ATP?
Cellular Respiration
500
When is Ms. Sigler's birthday?
A. January 12th
B. March 7th
C. October 28th
D. August 9th
