Energy Flow in an Ecosystem Is Not Cyclic Because Energy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Energy flow in an ecosystem is not cyclic because energy is

• A) destroyed as it is used.
• B) evenly spread out over many organisms.
• C) converted to many kinds of useful energy.
• D) increased as you go up the energy pyramid.
• E) converted to heat, which is no longer useful.

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