Chapter 54: Ecosystems Explain how energy flows in relation to an ecosystem. Why do we care about this? Label the diagram below. Why are detritivores essential to an ecosystem? Define the following terms: Gross primary production Net primary production How do light limitations and nutrient limitations impact primary production? Explain what is and how it is caused. “eutrophication” What environmental factors impact evapotranspiration? Define production.” “secondary Why is the energy transfer between trophic levels limited? Explain the difference between production efficiency and tropic efficiency. Restate the world hypothesis” in your own words. “green
Chapter 54: Ecosystems Explain how energy flows in relation to an ecosystem. Why do we care about this? Label the diagram below. Why are detritivores essential to an ecosystem? Define the following terms: Gross primary production Net primary production How do light limitations and nutrient limitations impact primary production? Explain what “eutrophication” is and how it is caused. What environmental factors impact evapotranspiration? Define “secondary production.” Why is the energy transfer between trophic levels limited? Explain the difference between production efficiency and tropic efficiency. Restate the “green world hypothesis” in your own words.