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What happens to energy in an ecosystem?
The energy in an ecosystem is used by the organisms in that ecosystem. In the case of the sun as energy, nothing happens because the sun always supplies energy.
Why does ecosystem constantly need new energy?
An ecosystem doesn't run out of energy because it is continually being replenished by the energy of the sun.
When does the producers energy enter the ecosystem?
The producers energy enter the ecosystem by the heat of the sun.
Because it cannot be recycled ecosystem need a constant supply of?
Energy
What is the value of internal energy in a cyclic process in thermodynamics?
Since internal energy is a state function and a cyclic process always returns to the same state (that's how you define a cyclic process), the value of the the internal energy will remain constant. That is not to say that it doesn't change along the cyclic path during the process - just that it always returns to the same value when the cycle is complete.
How does the flow of nutrients in an ecosystem differ from the flow of energy in an ecosystem?
The flow of energy in an ecosystem is unidirectional and is not cyclic. It is represented in a flowchart form. The flow of nutrients in an ecosystem is cyclic like a water cycle. An example for flow of energy is :- sun --- producer --- primary consumer --- secondary consumer --- tertiary consumer --- decomposer. The energy remained in the is very little and it is released as heat. An example for flow of nutrients is :- air, water, soil --- producer --- primary consumer ----secondary consumer --- tertiary consumer ---- decomposer ---- air, water, soil--- and so on (cyclic)
What happens to energy in an ecosystem?
The energy in an ecosystem is used by the organisms in that ecosystem. In the case of the sun as energy, nothing happens because the sun always supplies energy.
Why does ecosystem constantly need new energy?
An ecosystem doesn't run out of energy because it is continually being replenished by the energy of the sun.
How is movement of matter and energy through an ecosystem different?
An example of the transfer of energy is the food chain. This is different from movement of basic elements in the ecosystem because energy gets used, not just moved.
Energy is available to organisms in the ecosystem because?
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Is energy in an ecosystem recycled?
yes,because according to law of conservation of energy "energy can niether be created nor can be distroyed"
Why is energy flow in an ecosystem described as one way?
solar energy that is captured by the autotrophs cannot revert back to the sun.also,the energy obtained by herbivores from plants cannot go back to plants.that is why it is said that energy flow in an ecosystem is unidirectional. sun>plants>herbivores>carnivores.
What process changes light energy into chemical energy in an ecosystem?
Photosynthesis is the process that changes light energy into chemical energy in an ecosystem.
Why is the flow of energy in a ecosystem linear?
because energy flows from one level to another and energy decreases as it moves from layer to layer
Does an ecosystem consist of energy?
yes an ecosystem consist of energy and orther components
What describes the energy changes involved in an ecosystem?
The sun's energy is made available to an ecosystem by the plants in that ecosystem.
In an ecosystem what are the point of energy for new energy?
In an ecosystem the point of energy for the new energy is usually at the base. Energy flows from the primary to the secondary and finally to the tertiary sources.
