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Indicate the flow of energy in an ecosystem. Why is it unidirectional ?
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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Energy Flow in an Ecosystem**: - Energy flow in an ecosystem can be illustrated through a food chain. For example, consider a simple food chain: grass → grasshopper → frog → snake → eagle. - In this chain, grass (a producer) captures solar energy through photosynthesis and converts it into chemical energy. 2. **Energy Conversion and Transfer**: - The grass utilizes about 1% of the solar energy that reaches it. This energy is converted into organic matter. ...
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  • Energy flow in an ecosystem is

    A
    Unidirectional
    B
    Bidirectional
    C
    Multidirectional
    D
    All of these
  • The source of energy in an ecosystem is

    A
    sun
    B
    decayed bodies
    C
    green plats
    D
    sugar
  • Pyramid of energy in aquatic ecosystem is

    A
    Always upright
    B
    Always inverted
    C
    Bell-shaped
    D
    None of these
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