Trophic Levels and Food Production
Students analyse pyramids of biomass and the transfer of energy between trophic levels. They will discuss sustainable food production and the impact of modern farming techniques.
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Students analyse pyramids of biomass and the transfer of energy between trophic levels. They will discuss sustainable food production and the impact of modern farming techniques.
Key Questions
- Why is energy lost between trophic levels?
- How can the efficiency of food production be improved?
- What are the biological implications of overfishing?
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