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Energy Pyramid — Definition & Diagrams

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Energy Pyramid — Definition & Diagrams

By AAlana Karras

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Alana Karras
Deena Hauze

Why is only 10% of the energy from one trophic level transferred to the next?

Choose one answer

Option A: A

The higher level consumer cannot find enough food to support themselves.

Option B: B

Energy is lost as heat into the environment.

Option C: C

The sun's energy is not strong enough to support the ecosystem.

Option D: D

There are too many apex predators.

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