Question

The base of an energy pyramid represents the energy available within ___________.

• A. primary consumers
• B. primary producers
• C. secondary consumers
• D. tertiary consumers

Answer 1

The correct option is B primary producers

Energy pyramid, also known as trophic pyramid, is a graphical representation that depicts the flow of energy at each trophic level in an ecosystem. The base of the energy pyramid represents the energy available within primary producers or plants. Broad base of the pyramid is the largest part of the pyramid which depicts that the highest amount of energy is available at this level.