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Which sequence best represents the flow of energy through an ecosystem?

(1)Sun → green plants → herbivores → carnivores

(2)Sun → herbivores → producers → consumers

(3)green plants → carnivores → consumers → herbivores

(4)consumers → carnivores → herbivores → producer

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Answer: Option A

Explanation: Sun → green plants → herbivores → carnivores

The sun is the ultimate source of energy. The sun provides energy in the form of solar radiation.

The sunlight is trapped by the green plants and solar energy is converted into chemical energy.

This energy is transferred to herbivores when the animals eat plants. The herbivores are eaten up by carnivores.

This is how energy flows in an ecosystem.

The ecosystem is defined as the habitable place where biotic factors are interrelated and dependent on abiotic factors.

What is the flow of energy in an ecosystem?

The ecosystem consists of interrelated food chains placed in different ecological niches.

The energy flow in an ecosystem initiates by the producers, which are generally plants and certain bacteria. The energy from producers is then transmitted to the primary consumers, generally herbivores.

The primary consumers are attacked by the secondary consumers, which are generally carnivores. The energy flow in the food chain follows the 10% law.

Thus, the energy flow of an ecosystem is started by the trapping of light energy by producers, then followed by consumers.

The correct answer is Option A.

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