Question

7 multiple answer 1 point where does the energy in the system go? (click all that apply) producers consumers sun lost as heat decomposers

Explanation:

In an ecosystem, energy flow: Producers (like plants) capture solar energy. Consumers (herbivores, carnivores) get energy by eating producers/other consumers. Decomposers (fungi, bacteria) break down dead organisms, recycling energy. Also, energy is lost as heat during metabolic processes (e.g., respiration) at each trophic level. The sun is the energy source (not where energy in the system “goes” after entering). So correct options are producers, consumers, lost as heat, decomposers.

Answer:

A. producers, B. consumers, D. lost as heat, E. decomposers