The first law of thermodynamics states that _____.

Question

energy flows through ecosystems without being recycled
when a process converts energy from one form to another, some energy converts into heat, a less usable form of energy
most energy in ecosystems comes from the Sun
energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but can change from one form to another

Answer 1

The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but can change from one form to another. This principle indicates that the total energy in a closed system remains constant, although it can be transformed between different forms of energy.