Environment & Ecology · Ecosystem Thermodynamics
How does the Second Law of Thermodynamics manifest during energy transfer between trophic levels in an ecosystem?
Verified Solution4 OptionsUpdated: October 2026👁️1 View
Share:
- 1It allows ecosystems to capture and transfer over fifty percent of incident solar radiation to consumers.
- 2It causes some energy to be lost as heat during every transfer, reducing efficiency.✓
- 3It facilitates the cyclical flow of energy from top consumers back to primary producers.
- 4It dictates that energy is perfectly transformed into biomass without any net destruction.
Correct answer
It causes some energy to be lost as heat during every transfer, reducing efficiency.
Download Single Question PDF
Save this question and verified answer as a clean study sheet with live clickable link.
👥
Share with Friends & Study Groups
Challenge your peer aspirants on WhatsApp or Telegram to solve this question!
Online Test Series
Start Free Mock Test →Preparing for Environment & Ecology?
Practice full-length mock tests with real exam timers, instant score analysis, and all-India ranking.
Chapter Practice
Practice Ecosystem Thermodynamics MCQs →Want more practice questions on Ecosystem Thermodynamics?
Solve complete topic-wise tests with detailed solutions on GkGet.
Related Practice Questions
Recommended practice questions in Environment & Ecology · Ecosystem Thermodynamics