Question

1. energy and carbon flow through an ecosystem starting with solar energy. which of the following sequences shows the proper flow of energy through an ecosystem? solar energy - consumers - decomposers solar energy - producers - decomposers solar energy - decomposers - scavengers solar energy - producers - consumers

Explanation:

Producers like plants use solar energy to make food via photosynthesis. Consumers eat producers. Decomposers break down dead producers and consumers. But the initial energy - flow from solar energy is first to producers and then to consumers. Scavengers are a type of consumer and decomposers act after death of organisms.

Answer:

solar energy - producers - consumers