A pyramid of numbers demonstrates that a community has
a) producers who depend on consumers for food
b) more producers than primary consumers
c) the same number of organisms at each level
d) more consumers than producers
e) no loss of usable energy
B
Right.
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To determine the answer to this question, you need to understand what a pyramid of numbers represents in a community.
A pyramid of numbers is a graphical representation of the number of organisms at each trophic level in a food chain or food web. Each level in the pyramid represents a different trophic level, ranging from primary producers (plants) at the base to primary consumers (herbivores) in the middle and secondary and tertiary consumers (carnivores) at the top.
In a pyramid of numbers, the size of each bar or block represents the number of organisms at that particular trophic level. The width or height of the blocks typically decreases as you move up the pyramid, indicating the decreasing number of organisms at higher trophic levels.
Now, looking at the options given, option B states that there are more producers than primary consumers. This is correct because in most ecosystems, the number of producers (plants and other autotrophs) tends to be greater than the number of primary consumers (herbivores). This is because producers are capable of utilizing energy from the sun to convert it into food, whereas primary consumers rely on consuming plant material for their energy needs.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) more producers than primary consumers.