Ecological Pyramids Worksheet

pyramids used in
Yesterday in class, we discussed the (3) types of ecological
discussing the flow of energy in an ecosystem
1.
Draw and label each of the three pyramids
Biomass
Energy
pyramid
what each pyramid represents (meaning: how does each
explain how energy is transferred in an ecosystem)
2. Describe
the impact the
3. Based on the information provided, PRECISELY describe
have on the flow of energy through an ecosystem, USiNG
following would
THE ECOLOGICAL PYMMIDS to explain your hypothesis:
a.
A large number of herbivores enter the ecosystem
b.
Drought conditions occur in a field (within the ecosystem) that lasts for
approximatelY 16 months
opens in the middle of the ecosystem (with
its attendant Pollution issues)
c. A large power plant recently
the spring of
d. Growing conditions become ideal (for the ecosystem) during
that season