Question

In an energy pyramid, which way does energy transfer occur?

(a) From both top to bottom and bottom to top of pyramid

(b) From middle of pyramid

(c) From top to the bottom of pyramid

(d) From bottom to the top of pyramid

The question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question comes from Ecological Pyramids in section Ecosystems of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right answer is (d) From bottom to the top of pyramid

Easy explanation: The largest source of energy for an ecosystem is the Sun. Energy and nutrients passed when one organism eats another. Usually producers are in large amount when compared to that of consumers.