1. The flow of
energy in
ecosystems
Energy Pyramid

2. Energy Pyramid
Energy moves through an
ecosystem from the sun, to
plants, to smaller animals, to
bigger animals, to the
biggest animals.
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3. Energy Pyramid
Remember each animal
uses most of it’s energy and
passes on only a small
amount.
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4. Energy Pyramid
An Energy Pyramid shows
the amount of energy left
for consumers changes as
the energy moves through
a food chain or web
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7. Energy Pyramid
Bottom level is the
producers and contains
most energy
 As you go up it is narrower less energy and fewer living
things.
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