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2011 · Q48
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Ecosystem question

2011 · Q48

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Which one of the following statements for pyramid of energy is incorrect, whereas the remaining three are correct?
  1. A
    It shows energy content of different trophic level organisms
  2. B
    It is upright in shape
  3. C
    It is inverted in shape
  4. D
    Its base is broad
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Correct answer: C

Pyramid of energy is always upright, can never be inverted, because when energy flows from a particular trophic level to the next trophic level, some energy is always lost as heat at each step.

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