UPPCS · Question 120
With reference to 'Ecosystem', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Green plants in terrestrial ecosystems capture about 1% of energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves. 2. Around 10% of organic matter reaches to the next higher level of consumers. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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Answer: (D) Both 1 and 2
Explanation
Plants fix only about 1% (1-5%) of incident sunlight, and Lindeman's 10% law says roughly 10% of energy passes to the next trophic level.