Question
Select the statement that accurately summarizes the pathway of energy through trophic levels.
Energy transfer is linear and requires a constant input source.
Energy is recycled back into the ecosystem.
Energy is perfectly transferred from one trophic level to the next.
Producers obtain energy from water and nutrients in the soil.
Energy transfer is linear and requires a constant input source.
Energy is recycled back into the ecosystem.
Energy is perfectly transferred from one trophic level to the next.
Producers obtain energy from water and nutrients in the soil.
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The statement that accurately summarizes the pathway of energy through trophic levels is:
**Energy transfer is linear and requires a constant input source.**
While producers do obtain energy from sunlight (not just water and nutrients), and energy is not perfectly transferred (only about 10% is typically passed to the next trophic level), the linear pathway and constant input of energy from the sun are essential aspects of energy flow in ecosystems.
**Energy transfer is linear and requires a constant input source.**
While producers do obtain energy from sunlight (not just water and nutrients), and energy is not perfectly transferred (only about 10% is typically passed to the next trophic level), the linear pathway and constant input of energy from the sun are essential aspects of energy flow in ecosystems.