Question 5
EasyOriginal questionWhat is the original source of the energy that flows through almost every ecosystem on Earth?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Green plants capture sunlight in photosynthesis and store it as chemical energy in food.
Every consumer gets its energy, directly or through other animals, from that food.
Worth noting
Soil and water supply nutrients, not energy; decomposers release energy that plants cannot reuse.
- Concept
- The Sun as the source of energy
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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