Energy Flow Through Ecosystems

AP Biology· difficulty 3/5

Energy flow through trophic levels follows the 10% rule.

? 50 kJ 500 kJ 5,000 kJ

What is the approximate energy at the top trophic level marked "?"?

  • A

    5 kJ

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  • B

    0.5 kJ

  • C

    50 kJ

  • D

    500 kJ

Explanation

Each step transfers ~10% of energy: 5000 -> 500 -> 50 -> 5 kJ at the top level.

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