Question

Path of energy flow in an ecosystem is

• A. Herbivores > Producers > Carnivores -> Decomposers
• B. Herbivores > Carnivores >Producers > Decomposers
• C. Producers > Carnivores > Herbivores > Decomposers
• D. Producers >Herbivores > Carnivores > Decomposers

Answer 1

The correct option is D Producers >Herbivores > Carnivores > Decomposers

Ecosystem is made up of living and nonliving things. Living things or biotic things include plants and animals. Nonliving things or abiotic things include air, water, land. It is composed of organisms interacting within communities. The driving force for an ecosystem is solar energy. Producers use solar energy to synthesize their food by the process of photosynthesis. From producers, the energy is transferred to herbivores. Herbivores eat producers. The energy is transferred from herbivores to carnivores. Carnivores eat herbivores. From carnivores, the energy is transferred to decomposers. They decompose organic matter of plants and animals.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Producers >Herbivores > Carnivores > Decomposers.'