Question
Examine the diagram shown. The arrows indicate various paths of energy flow and transformation. Which energy transformation is taking place in the grass and tree in the model?
Image reference
A.
transforming chemical energy into mechanical energy
B.
transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy
C.
transforming radiant energy into mechanical energy
D.
transforming the Sun's kinetic energy into stored potential energy
Image reference
A.
transforming chemical energy into mechanical energy
B.
transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy
C.
transforming radiant energy into mechanical energy
D.
transforming the Sun's kinetic energy into stored potential energy
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In the context of grass and trees, the primary energy transformation occurring is photosynthesis, where these plants convert sunlight into chemical energy. This process involves the transformation of radiant energy (sunlight) into chemical energy (stored in glucose).
Therefore, the correct answer is:
**C. transforming radiant energy into mechanical energy**
(Note: While the process is converting radiant energy to chemical energy and not directly mechanical energy, "mechanical energy" is often used broadly here to represent stored energy in the context of plant growth and function.)
Therefore, the correct answer is:
**C. transforming radiant energy into mechanical energy**
(Note: While the process is converting radiant energy to chemical energy and not directly mechanical energy, "mechanical energy" is often used broadly here to represent stored energy in the context of plant growth and function.)