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Aquatic Habitats

Question 5 • 5120VA Environmental Science Sem A

The amount of energy lost at the transition between each trophic level of the pyramid of energy is about _______.

Answer
A
10%
B
50%
C
70%
D
90%

Explanation

About 10% of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next. The remaining 90% is lost, mainly through life processes and as heat, so the correct choice is 90%.

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