Energy and Ecosystems
Students will examine how energy is transferred through trophic levels and the efficiency of these transfers. They will also study farming practices designed to increase the efficiency of energy transfer.
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Students will examine how energy is transferred through trophic levels and the efficiency of these transfers. They will also study farming practices designed to increase the efficiency of energy transfer.
Key Questions
- How is biomass measured in an ecosystem?
- What factors determine the efficiency of energy transfer?
- How do agricultural practices maximise net primary production?
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