Energy Transfer

Question 1

The relationship between the amount of energy available for use and the amount of entropy in a food chain differs between trophic levels. Why would the amount of entropy increase from one trophic level to another in a food chain or energy pyramid?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

energy is lost at each level as heat, which increases randomization

Question 2

Carnivores that feed on other carnivores are _______.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

tertiary consumers

Question 3

The amount of available energy changes between the trophic levels found in a food chain or energy pyramid. Photos (left to right) by Mehmet Karatay, Jens Buurgaard Nielsen, Furryscaly, and Walter Siegmund In the food chain shown, which of the following changes between trophic levels would have the highest energy conversion efficiency?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

all changes would have the same efficiency

Question 4

Entropy is greater at higher trophic levels than at lower levels.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

T

Question 5

Energy in an ecosystem flow from consumers to producers.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

F

Question 6

Which of the following statements about entropy is true?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Entropy increases going from one trophic level to another.

Energy Transfer Answers

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