Match the organism to the categories. *

Question

4 points

Hawk
Blue Jays
Caterpillars
Oak Tree Leaves
primary producer

primary consumers

secondary consumers

tertiary consumers

What percentage of energy from the bottom level is absorbed by the oak leaves in the energy pyramid?
(25,000 ÷ 3,190,000) × 100
* 1 point
100%
50%
2%
about .8%

Answer 1

Let's categorize the organisms first:

1. Hawk - tertiary consumers (as they are at the top of the food chain)
2. Blue Jays - secondary consumers (they can eat caterpillars and insects)
3. Caterpillars - primary consumers (they feed on leaves)
4. Oak Tree Leaves - primary producers (they produce energy through photosynthesis)

Now, regarding the percentage of energy absorbed by the oak leaves in the energy pyramid calculation:

The calculation provided is: (25,000 ÷ 3,190,000) × 100.

Calculating that gives:

(25,000 ÷ 3,190,000) × 100 ≈ 0.783%

Therefore, the answer is about .8%.

In summary:

• Hawk: tertiary consumers
• Blue Jays: secondary consumers
• Caterpillars: primary consumers
• Oak Tree Leaves: primary producers

Percentage of energy that oak leaves absorb: about .8%.