Question

How does energy usually flow in ecosystems?
A.
from the Sun through producers to consumers
B.
from producers through the Sun to consumers
C.
from the Sun through consumers to producers
D.
from consumers through the Sun to producers

Answer 1

A. Energy flows from the Sun through producers (photosynthetic organisms) to consumers. Producers convert solar energy into chemical energy, which is then passed to consumers when they eat them (with energy lost as heat at each transfer).