“The pyramid of energy is always upright” states thatAnswer choicesSelect only one optionREVISITThe energy conversion efficiency of herbivores is better than carnivoresThe energy conversion efficiency of carnivores is better than herbivoresProducers have the lowest energy conversion efficiencyEnergy conversion efficiency is the same in all trophic levels

The image shows an energy pyramid.Which statement about how energy flows through this ecosystem is supported by this ecological pyramid?A.There is more energy available at the prairie dog's trophic level than at the grasses' level.B.The vulture's trophic level has the smallest amount of energy available.C.Energy in the coyote's trophic level comes from the vulture's level.D.The grasses' trophic level has the smallest amount of energy available.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Why is there a decrease in available energy at each successive trophic level in an energy pyramid?*1 pointOrganisms release energy as heat during metabolic processesOrganisms store energy in their bodies as biomassOrganisms use energy for growth and reproductionOrganisms transfer energy to predators through consumption

Carnivores have a higher metabolic rate than herbivores.

Which of the following best explains why terrestrial trophic pyramids usually do not have levels higher than tertiary consumers?ResponsesTertiary consumers are the largest organisms in an ecosystem and require the most space to survive.Tertiary consumers are the largest organisms in an ecosystem and require the most space to survive.Plants can only perform photosynthesis during the day, so tertiary consumers cannot get enough energy from consuming plants.Plants can only perform photosynthesis during the day, so tertiary consumers cannot get enough energy from consuming plants.A large proportion of energy is lost as heat as it is transferred up the pyramid, so there is not enough energy available to support another level.A large proportion of energy is lost as heat as it is transferred up the pyramid, so there is not enough energy available to support another level.Tertiary consumers are often indicator species and are the first to be affected by environmental disturbances.

In the pyramid of energy, organisms that obtain their energy from only eating primary producers are calledMultiple Choicesecondary producers.tertiary consumers.secondary consumers.tertiary producers.primary consumers.