Question

Which of the following is not an example of energy transformations in an ecosystem?
a.
sunlight driving photosynthesis in plants
b.
herbivores feeding on plants
c.
predators feeding on herbivores
d.
none of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

All three (a, b, c) are examples of energy transformations: photosynthesis converts light to chemical energy; herbivores convert plant chemical energy to animal energy; predators convert herbivore energy to predator energy (with some lost as heat).