At Each Level in a Food Chain or Food Web,energy

question 26

Multiple Choice

At each level in a food chain or food web,energy is lost through:

• A)decay
• B)respiration
• C)metabolism
• D)net photosynthesis
• E)gross photosynthesis

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Definitions:

Piaget

A reference to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in the study of child development and cognitive psychology.

Conservation

The act of preserving, protecting, or restoring natural environments, species, and resources for future generations.

Egocentrism

The inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, from about 7 to 11 years of age, where children can use logic to solve problems but still struggle with abstract and hypothetical concepts.