BIOLOGY,AP EDITION
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Author: Mader
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Chapter 45.3, Problem 2CYP
Compare the flow of energy to the flow of chemicals through an ecosystem.
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- Apply the second law of thermodynamics to the diagram below. Answer using 3 to 4 complete sentences. FOOD CHAIN HEAT Detritivores (decomposers and Detritus Feeders) SUN HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT HEAT AIR Tertiary consumers (Top Carnivores Secondary consumers (Carnivores) Primary consumers (Herbivores) Producers (Plants) WATER Fourth Trophic Level HEAT Third Trophic Level HEAT Second Trophic Level HEAT First Trophic Level SOILarrow_forwardSummarize the flow of energy through ecosystems and contrast the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers.arrow_forwardCompare and contrast the water cycle and the carbon cycle.arrow_forward
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