Question

Which of these levels contains the most energy?

Responses

insects
insects

birds
birds

plants
plants

rodents

Answer 1

In an ecological hierarchy, the level that typically contains the most energy is that of the **plants** (producers). Plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis and form the base of the food chain. In contrast, insects, birds, and rodents are consumers that rely on plants and other organisms for energy, which means they generally contain less energy than the plants they consume.