Asked by j

Which of the following is not true about energy in ecosystems?
a.
Energy is transferred between organisms.
b.
Energy is recycled after flowing through ecosystems.
c.
Most energy enters ecosystems as sunlight.
d.
Ecosystems require a continuous influx of new energy.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
B

Energy is not recycled in ecosystems — it flows through trophic levels and is ultimately lost as heat (second law of thermodynamics). Matter, not energy, is recycled.