Question

A student created a model showing energy flow in a meadow. Which statement shows how plants support this energy flow?(1 point) Responses Plants are consumers, so they get energy from producers. Plants are consumers, so they get energy from producers. Plants get energy from the soil and pass it on to consumers. Plants get energy from the soil and pass it on to consumers. Plants can get energy from either producers or consumers and pass it on to other consumers. Plants can get energy from either producers or consumers and pass it on to other consumers. Plants absorb energy from the sun and store it as glucose, which is eaten by consumers.

Answer 1

The correct statement that shows how plants support energy flow in a meadow is: "Plants absorb energy from the sun and store it as glucose, which is eaten by consumers."

This statement accurately describes how plants (producers) convert solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, which is then utilized by consumers in the ecosystem.