4.2.2 The structure and functioning of ecosystems

Activity 2

Main question

How does primary productivity and energy flows operate in ecosystems?

Questions

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Note the variations in primary productivity of the biomes shown in Resource A.

Analyse the effects of temperature, precipitation and annual sunshine on the primary productivity of biomes (Resource B).

  1. Calculate how much energy is transferred to each trophic level in Resource C.
  2. Outline how energy flows operate within ecosystems.