Question

What is a good explanation for the '10%
rule'?
A. 90% of the energy goes to the next level of the energy
pyramid.
B. 10% of the energy goes to the next level of the energy
pyramid.
C. Producers make up 90% of an ecosystem.

Answer 1

Answer:
B) 10% of the energy goes to the next level of the energy

Explanation:
The 10% Rule means that when energy is passed in an ecosystem from one trophic level to the next, only *ten percent* of the energy will be passed on.