Energy Flow in an Ecosystem Begins with

question 49

Multiple Choice

Energy flow in an ecosystem begins with

• A)omnivores.
• B)herbivores.
• C)autotrophs.
• D)detritivores.
• E)carnivores.

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Definitions:

Windward Side

The side of a mountain, island, or other land mass that faces the direction from which the wind is coming, often receiving more rainfall than the leeward side.

El Niño-Southern Oscillation

A climate phenomenon characterized by the periodic warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, affecting weather patterns globally.

Prevailing Easterly Winds

Winds that typically blow from the east, common in tropical regions close to the equator due to the Earth's rotation and atmospheric conditions.

Upwellings

The rising of deep, cold, and nutrient-rich water to the surface, fostering significant biological productivity.