Question

the 10% rule states that only 10% of the available energy is passed on to the next trophic level. if the producers have 10,000 kcal of energy available, how much is passed on to the primary consumers? 150 kcal 1000 kcal 1 kcal

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the formula

We use the formula: Energy passed on = Initial energy × Percentage.

Step2: Substitute values

Initial energy of producers is 10000 kcal and percentage is 10% or 0.1. So, Energy passed on = 10000×0.1.

Step3: Calculate

10000×0.1 = 1000 kcal.

Answer:

1000 kcal