Question

6 multiple choice 2 points which statement best explains the second law of thermodynamics as it relates to trophic levels? energy increases at each higher trophic level energy is lost as heat at each transfer between trophic levels energy is created as organisms consume one another all systems are 100% efficient in transferring energy

Explanation:

The Second Law of Thermodynamics states that in any energy transfer or transformation, some energy is lost as heat. In trophic level transfers, this means energy is lost as heat at each transfer. Energy does not increase at higher trophic levels (violates laws of energy flow), energy is not created (violates First Law of Thermodynamics - conservation of energy), and systems are not 100% efficient (again, Second Law about entropy/energy loss as heat).

Answer:

Energy is lost as heat at each transfer between trophic levels.