10 Percent Law of Energy Flow - Practice Questions & MCQ

In which ecosystem is the autotroph-fixed energy likely to reach the primary carnivore level in the shortest time?

Assertion: The 10 percent law of energy flow is an absolute rule that applies to all ecosystems.

Reasoning: The 10 percent law of energy flow is a general rule that applies to most ecosystems. However, there are some ecosystems where the efficiency of energy transfer between trophic levels may be higher or lower than 10 percent due to various factors such as the trophic structure of the ecosystem, biodiversity, and climate conditions.