Question

Why is there less biomass at the top of the energy pyramid?(1 point)

Responses

Secondary and tertiary consumers have to consume a lot more food to support themselves, so there are fewer of them.
Secondary and tertiary consumers have to consume a lot more food to support themselves, so there are fewer of them.

Secondary and tertiary consumers have bigger ranges, so there are fewer of them because they each need a lot of space.
Secondary and tertiary consumers have bigger ranges, so there are fewer of them because they each need a lot of space.

Secondary and tertiary consumers live longer, so there are fewer of them because they reproduce more slowly.
Secondary and tertiary consumers live longer, so there are fewer of them because they reproduce more slowly.

Secondary and tertiary consumers are larger, so there are fewer of them.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Secondary and tertiary consumers are higher up in the food chain, so there is less energy available for them to consume.

Answer 2

that wasn't an answer provided

Answer 3

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

Apologies for the confusion. Based on the options provided, the most appropriate answer would be: Secondary and tertiary consumers have to consume a lot more food to support themselves, so there are fewer of them.