8.2 Energy Flow Through Ecosystems - Review

This review will guide you through an adaptive, research-backed study session. As you answer questions, we will actively assess your current understanding of the material. Questions will continue to be drawn until you have demonstrated mastery of each learning objective.

Reviews are graded based on completion. You will receive full credit for achieving 100% mastery or answering all questions.

Learning objectives for this review:

  • Explain how energy is transferred through trophic levels from producers to consumers and decomposers.
  • Discuss the concept of trophic efficiency and how energy loss at each trophic level affects ecosystem structure and function.
  • Explain how primary productivity influences energy flow and supports food webs in different ecosystems.