5.2 - Pyramid of Biomass
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Practice Questions
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What is the definition of biomass?
💡 Hint: Think about what biomass includes.
Name one type of ecosystem that typically has an upright pyramid.
💡 Hint: Consider where plants and animals might be abundant.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What shape does the Pyramid of Biomass typically take in grassland ecosystems?
💡 Hint: Think about food chains in open land.
True or False: An inverted pyramid of biomass suggests a healthy ecosystem.
💡 Hint: Recall what an inverted structure means.
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You observe a significant increase in herbivore populations in a grassland ecosystem. Predict the implications for the Pyramid of Biomass and the ecosystem's energy flow.
💡 Hint: Consider how each trophic level relies on the one below it.
If a toxic event occurred, affecting only the primary producers in a pond ecosystem, speculate the effects on the Pyramid of Biomass.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationships between producers and various consumers.
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