Question

matter and energy are transferred through food webs, beginning with solar energy used for photosynthesis. a catastrophic event eliminates all plant life associated with this food web. hypothesize as to the result of eliminating all the plants in this situation. a only the fungi would survive. b birds and nematodes would thrive. c the food web would completely collapse. d the food web would produce more bacteria to compensate.

Explanation:

Plants are the primary producers in a food - web, converting solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis. Without plants, the energy input to the food - web stops. Herbivores that rely on plants for food will die off, which in turn affects the carnivores and omnivores that feed on the herbivores. This will cause a complete collapse of the food - web.

Answer:

C. The food web would completely collapse.