Chapter 16 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEnergy flow through ecosystemsGCSEAQA Created by: Kirstyburnett9Created on: 15-04-16 10:02 What does the word 'biomass' mean? The mass of living material 1 of 6 What are organic compounds? Compounds containing carbon/carbon dioxide. One of carbohydrate/fat/protein 2 of 6 Which processes return carbon dioxide into the atmosphere? Respiration and combustion (burning) 3 of 6 How can energy wastage be reduced in a food chain? Reduce the number of stages. Carnivores have less energy available than herbivores who only eat plants. Rear animals indoors 4 of 6 Give an example of a detritus feeder? They start the process of decay by eating dead animals or plants and produce waste materials. Decay organisms then break down the waste 5 of 6 What type of organism is at the bottom of a pyramid of biomass? Green plants or algae 6 of 6
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