Question

which of the following describes the flow of energy in a simple food chain?
○ consumer → producer → decomposer
○ consumer → sun → producer
○ decomposer → consumer → producer
○ sun → producer → consumer

Explanation:

In a food chain, energy starts from the Sun. Producers (like plants) use sunlight for photosynthesis to make food. Consumers (like animals) eat producers. Decomposers break down dead organisms but are not the start of energy flow. The correct order is Sun (energy source) → Producer (converts solar energy) → Consumer (gets energy from producer).

Answer:

Sun → Producer → Consumer