Ecosystem Question 53

53. Which one of the following statements for pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the remaining three are correct ?

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(a) Its base is broad

(b) It shows energy content of different trophic level organisms

(c) It is inverted in shape

(d) It is upright in shape

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) An energy pyramid is the graphical representation of the tropic level (nutritionals) by which the incoming solar energy is transferred into an ecosystem. It can never be inverted in shape.



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