Arrange the trophic levels in an order from lowest to highest in a terrestrial food chain:
(A). Wolf
(B). Grass
(C). Cow
(D). Lion
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (B), (C), (A), (D)
Trophic Levels:
- Producers – Usually plants (lowest level)
- Primary consumers – Herbivores (eat producers)
- Secondary consumers – Carnivores that eat herbivores
- Tertiary consumers – Top predators (eat other carnivores)
Given Options:
- (B) Grass – Producer (Trophic Level 1)
- (C) Cow – Herbivore (Primary Consumer) (Trophic Level 2)
- (A) Wolf – Carnivore (Secondary Consumer) (Trophic Level 3)
- (D) Lion – Apex Predator (Tertiary Consumer) (Trophic Level 4)
Correct Order (Lowest to Highest): (B) Grass → (C) Cow → (A) Wolf → (D) Lion