In a Hypothetical Land Ecosystem, Plants (The Primary Producers) Capture

question 69

Multiple Choice

In a hypothetical land ecosystem, plants (the primary producers) capture 1000 kilocalories of sunlight energy per square meter per year. Approximately how many kilocalories of the plant's energy will be harvested by the third trophic level?

• A) 1
• B) 10
• C) 100
• D) 1,000
• E) 2,000

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