Question

which of the following best describes the fate of energy in ecosystems? a it will ultimately be recycled back into the ecosystem. b it flows from secondary consumers to primary consumers. c it enters most ecosystems in the form of sunlight. d it flows through and is used by ecosystems. please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Energy in ecosystems enters most ecosystems in the form of sunlight (solar - energy). Producers (like plants) use this sunlight to perform photosynthesis and convert it into chemical energy. Energy then flows through the ecosystem from producers to primary consumers, then to secondary consumers etc. Energy is not recycled in the same way as matter in ecosystems.

Answer:

D. It flows through and is used by ecosystems in the form of sunlight.