Question

In forest ecosystem, the pyramid of energy is

• A. Always inverted
• B. Always upright
• C. first upright then inverted
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Always upright

• The pyramid of energy is upright for any ecosystem including the forests. The producers are at the first level and possess a high amount of energy.
• As per the 10% law, there is a decrease in the amount of energy with the increase in the trophic level.
• The primary consumer will have energy less than the producer and go on decreasing with the higher trophic levels.
• There is a number of plants and trees as compared to carnivores.
  

Thus, the correct answer is option B.