Question

match each level to the number of living things it can support
(2 points)
first trophic level (producers)
fourth trophic level (tertiary consumers)
third trophic level (secondary consumers)
second trophic level (primary consumers)
supports the fewest number of organisms supports a smaller number of organisms supports a much smaller number of organisms
supports the greatest number of organisms

Explanation:

Trophic levels follow the 10% energy rule: only ~10% of energy transfers between levels. Producers (1st level) have the most energy, supporting the most organisms. Each subsequent consumer level has less available energy, so the number of supported organisms decreases. Tertiary consumers (4th level) have the least energy, supporting the fewest organisms.

Answer:

• First Trophic Level (Producers) : Supports the greatest number of organisms
• Second Trophic Level (Primary Consumers) : Supports a smaller number of organisms
• Third Trophic Level (Secondary Consumers) : Supports a much smaller number of organisms
• Fourth Trophic Level (Tertiary Consumers) : Supports the fewest number of organisms