Arrange the amount of energy in a sequence from the highest trophic level to the lowest trophic level (Pyramid of Energy):
(A). 10,000 J
(B). 1000 J
(C). 10 J
(D). 100 J
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (C), (D), (B), (A)
In a Pyramid of Energy, energy decreases as you move up the trophic levels because only about 10% of energy is transferred from one level to the next — the rest is lost as heat or used for metabolism.
Arranged from Highest Trophic Level to Lowest Trophic Level:
(C). 10 J – Top-level consumers (Tertiary consumers)
(D). 100 J – Secondary consumers
(B). 1000 J – Primary consumers (Herbivores)
(A). 10,000 J – Producers (Plants, algae)