Which of the following best explains why there are fewer secondary consumers than producers?(1 point)

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More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.
More secondary consumers can absorb radiant energy from the sun.

Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers.
Heat energy given off from producers kills off primary and secondary consumers.

Secondary consumers have less cell processes that need energy.
Secondary consumers have less cell processes that need energy.

Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.

Answer 1

The best explanation for why there are fewer secondary consumers than producers is:

Around 10% of the energy is transferred to support the next trophic level.

This concept refers to the energy pyramid, where energy diminishes at each trophic level due to inefficiencies in energy transfer, resulting in fewer organisms at higher trophic levels.