Question

multiple choice 2 points
which statement about energy and matter in ecosystems is true?
both matter and energy cycle
energy cycles and matter flows one way
both matter and energy flow one way
matter cycles and energy flows one way

Explanation:

In ecosystems, matter such as carbon, nitrogen, etc. cycles through biotic and abiotic components. Energy enters the ecosystem as sunlight, is used by producers, and then flows through different trophic levels in a one - way direction, with some energy being lost as heat at each transfer.

Answer:

D. Matter cycles and energy flows one way