What is the first step in energy flow through an ecosystem?

a. Top-level carnivores eat the herbivores or omnivores within the ecosystem.
b. Producers absorb solar energy.
c. Producers absorb nutrients from the soil.
d. Producers are eaten by the herbivores.
e. Decomposers break down the organic matter and make it available for the producers.


Ans: b. Producers absorb solar energy.

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