Review Ch. 5, The Flow of Energy Through Ecosystems. Then, complete Appendix C. · Post your response to the following: Identify the fruit or vegetable you selected and relate the second law of thermodynamics to the changes in energy observed in Appendix C. How did the amount of energy gained compare to the amount of energy lost as heat at the second through fourth trophic levels? Considering the amount of energy required to produce animal-based foods and goods, should humans change their habits so they consume products closer to the bottom of the food chain because it is more efficient?

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Identify the fruit or vegetable you selected and relate the second law of thermodynamics to the changes in energy observed in Appendix CHow did the amount of energy gained compare to the amount of energy lost as heat at the second through fourth trophic levels? Considering the amount of energy required to produce animal-based foods and goods, should humans change their habits so they consume products closer to the bottom of the food chain because it is more efficient?

Raw carrot 52 calories per serving.

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Trophic level Type of producer or consumer Total energy available from previous level (100%) Energy from total gained by consumer (10%) Energy from total lost when consumed (90%)
First Primary producer 52 N/A N/A
Second Primary consumer 52 5.20 46.8
Third Secondary consumer 5.2 0.52 4.68
Fourth Tertiary consumer 0.52 0.052 0.468

To answer this question, first, you will need to review Chapter 5 of the textbook, which covers "The Flow of Energy Through Ecosystems." This chapter will provide you with the necessary background knowledge about energy flow and the second law of thermodynamics.

After reviewing Chapter 5, proceed to complete Appendix C. This appendix likely contains data or information about energy flow within a specific ecosystem. It will provide you with the necessary details to answer the question related to the fruit or vegetable you selected.

Once you have completed Appendix C and gathered the necessary information, you can proceed to analyze the changes in energy observed in relation to the selected fruit or vegetable and the second law of thermodynamics.

The second law of thermodynamics states that energy flows from higher to lower quality, and in this process, some energy is always lost as heat. In the context of the changes in energy observed in Appendix C, you can relate this law to the amount of energy gained and lost as heat in the second through fourth trophic levels.

Consider the amount of energy gained in each trophic level (from plant/producer level to herbivore level to carnivore level), and compare it to the amount of energy lost as heat at each of these levels. Look for trends or patterns in the energy flow and losses at each trophic level.

Based on your findings, you can then answer the question of how the amount of energy gained compares to the amount of energy lost as heat in the second through fourth trophic levels. Additionally, you can discuss whether or not humans should change their habits to consume products closer to the bottom of the food chain due to its efficiency in terms of energy consumption.

Remember to present evidence from Appendix C and refer to the second law of thermodynamics to support your arguments.