Question

Which of the following pyramids represent the rate of flow of energy at successive level?

(a) Animals

(b) Age structure

(c) Plants

(d) Pyramid of energy

I had been asked this question in an internship interview.

The origin of the question is Ecological Pyramids in section Ecosystem of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (d) Pyramid of energy

To elaborate: The rate of flow of energy or productivity at successive level (from producers to consumers) is represented by the pyramid of energy. Depending upon the nature of the food chain, the pyramid is always upright.