Which one of the following statements for pyramid of energy is incorrect ?

It shows energy content of different trophic level of organisms

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Its base is broad

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It is upright in shape

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It is inverted in shape

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Solution

The correct option is D It is inverted in shape
Pyramid of energy is graphic representation of energy in various trophic levels. The pyramid of energy is always upright, because energy is lost from one trophic level to another, therefore energy decreases from the base to the apex of an energy pyramid.

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