The food pyramid for the temperate forest is shown. The pyramid depicts the amount of
energy at each trophic level. Which
statement best explains the difference in the
amount of energy at each trophic level?
A The fourth trophic level has less energy
because the energy is metabolized at the
lower levels
B The second tropic level has more energy
available because the rabbits do not move
as much
C The producers have less energy because
they make their own food through photosynthesis
D There is more energy available to the
hawk since it needs to hunt its food