Question

question 2 of 10
an energy pyramid for a community is shown.
a scientist makes a claim that a pyramid of numbers for this community is not necessarily the same shape as the energy pyramid. which statement provides evidence that supports this claim?
a. one green plant can support many snails.
b. snails feed only on producers, such as green plants.
c. there are fewer blackbirds than snails.
d. green plants always outnumber consumers.

Explanation:

primary consumers in number, making the pyramid of numbers a different shape from the energy pyramid where producers have the most energy.

Step3: Analyze option B

This only states the feeding relationship of snails and doesn't relate to the shape difference of the two pyramids.

Step4: Analyze option C

Just stating the number relationship between black - birds and snails doesn't fully explain the shape difference of the pyramid of numbers compared to the energy pyramid.

Step5: Analyze option D

The statement "Green plants always outnumber consumers" is not always true and doesn't help in showing the shape difference between the two pyramids.

Answer:

primary consumers in number, making the pyramid of numbers a different shape from the energy pyramid where producers have the most energy.

Step3: Analyze option B

This only states the feeding relationship of snails and doesn't relate to the shape difference of the two pyramids.

Step4: Analyze option C

Just stating the number relationship between black - birds and snails doesn't fully explain the shape difference of the pyramid of numbers compared to the energy pyramid.

Step5: Analyze option D

The statement "Green plants always outnumber consumers" is not always true and doesn't help in showing the shape difference between the two pyramids.