Question

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship of different organisms in an ecosystem?
A.
All animals consume plants as their only energy source.
B.
Plants and animals both receive energy from the Sun that they use to make food.
C.
Some animals receive energy from plants, while others receive energy from other animals.
D.
All plants depend on animals as their only energy source.

Answer 1

C.

Explanation: Plants (producers) get energy from the Sun via photosynthesis. Some animals (herbivores) get energy by eating plants, while other animals (carnivores or omnivores) get energy by eating other animals.