Question

Energy must be transformed in ecosystems because _______.
a.
energy cannot be created or destroyed
b.
an organism’s energy must go somewhere
c.
an organism’s energy must come from somewhere
d.
all of the above

Answer 1

The correct answer is **d. all of the above**.

Energy transformation in ecosystems is necessary because:

a. Energy cannot be created or destroyed (following the law of conservation of energy).
b. An organism’s energy must go somewhere (as energy is used for various processes).
c. An organism’s energy must come from somewhere (as they obtain energy from their environment, typically through food or photosynthesis).

Thus, all these statements are true and contribute to the need for energy transformation in ecosystems.