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Construct an ideal pyramid of energy when 1,000,000 joules of sunlight is available. Label all its tropic levels.

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To construct an ideal pyramid of energy with 1,000,000 joules of sunlight available, we will follow the energy flow through different trophic levels in an ecosystem. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown: ### Step 1: Identify the Total Energy Input - The total energy input from sunlight is given as 1,000,000 joules. ### Step 2: Determine Energy Distribution Among Trophic Levels - In an ideal pyramid of energy, the energy decreases as it moves from one trophic level to the next. The general rule is that only about 10% of the energy is transferred from one level to the next. ...
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