Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Students will investigate the flow of energy through various trophic levels in food chains and webs.
Key Questions
- Explain why energy transfer between trophic levels is so inefficient.
- Analyze the consequences of removing a keystone species on a trophic cascade.
- Construct a food web for a local ecosystem and identify its trophic levels.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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