Question

choose the correct answer. the 10% rule states that only 10% of the available energy is passed on to the next trophic level. if the producers have 10,000 kcal of energy available, how much is passed on to the herbivores? 10,000 kcal 1000 kcal 100 kcal

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the energy - transfer formula

Use the formula: Energy passed on = Initial energy×Percentage of energy transfer.

Step2: Determine the values

Initial energy of producers is 10000 kcal and the percentage of energy transfer is 10% or 0.1.

Step3: Calculate the energy passed on

Energy passed on = 10000×0.1 = 1000 kcal.

Answer:

1000 kcal