Question
Energy flows from producers to consumers, as shown in food chains and food webs. Only about 10% of that energy is transferred when a consumer eats.
What happens to the remainder of the energy that does not get transferred? (Write 1-2 sentences for full credit) in 5 grade words
What happens to the remainder of the energy that does not get transferred? (Write 1-2 sentences for full credit) in 5 grade words
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Most of the other energy is used by the animal for moving, growing, and keeping warm, and it is given off as heat. Any leftover energy leaves the body as waste (poop and pee) or stays in dead parts and is broken down by decomposers.