Question

Which of the following best explains why there are fewer secondary consumers than producers?(1 point) Responses More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun. More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun. Secondary consumers have less cell processes that need energy. Secondary consumers have less cell processes that need energy. Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers. Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers. Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level. Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.

Answer 1

The correct explanation is: Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.

This concept is a part of the energy pyramid, where only about 10% of the energy from one trophic level is passed on to the next. As a result, there are generally fewer secondary consumers than producers because there is less energy available to support them.