Answer: upright.
- A upright
- B inverted
- C circular
- D completely flat
Correct answer: A. upright
Explanation: Because energy is lost at each level, the energy pyramid is always upright.
Energy pyramid showing a simple food chain (producer to herbivore to carnivore) with energy decreasing roughly tenfold at each trophic level.
Concept context
Ecosystems, food chains, energy flow, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and conservation.