In 1-2 sentences, explain why there are so many less individual organisms at the level labeled "5" than there are at the level labeled "1." Your explanation should include how energy flow affects the number of organisms at each level.

Question

In 1-2 sentences, explain why there are so many less individual organisms at the level labeled "5" than there are at the level labeled "1." Your explanation should include how energy flow affects the number of organisms at each level.

Grading Considerations:

Your answer should be in 1-2 complete sentences.
Your answer must include the name of the organisms at level 1 and level 5 when explaining your answer.
Your answer should should be supported by how energy flows through an ecosystem.
In an effort to combat plagiarism, answers longer than 4 sentences will not be considered. Answering concisely and to the point is evidence for your understanding of the topic.
(2 points)
0 / 150 Word Limit
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Answer 1

There are significantly fewer individual organisms at level 5 than at level 1 because energy is lost as it flows through each trophic level. At level 1 (producers), there is more energy available from the sun compared to level 5 (top carnivores), where much of the energy has been used up by the time it reaches that level.