Which of the following observations supports the rule that only 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next?(1 point)

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There are fewer organisms at the top of the food chain because there is less energy available for life processes.
There are fewer organisms at the top of the food chain because there is less energy available for life processes.

10% of organisms are fully consumed while others contain some molecules that cannot be digested.

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The observation that supports the rule that only 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next is:

There are fewer organisms at the top of the food chain because there is less energy available for life processes.

This observation aligns with the concept that as energy moves up the trophic levels, only a fraction (approximately 10%) is available for the next level, leading to fewer organisms being able to thrive at higher trophic levels.