English National Curriculum Science

5. Explore pyramids of biomass

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Describe what's meant by a pyramid of biomass

Explain how biomass is lost between the different trophic levels

Calculate the efficiency of biomass transfer

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trophic

In relation to nutrition and feeding.

producer

A person or company that makes, grows, or supplies goods for sale.

biomass

The total quantity or weight of organisms in a given area or volume.

respiration

The process that all living things go through to create the energy they need to live.

pyramid

Structure that has triangles which meet together at the top.

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