Which of the following statements about energy transfer in an ecosystem is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about energy transfer in an ecosystem is incorrect?

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Energy is transferred through trophic levels in a food chain Energy is lost as heat at each trophic level Energy cycles continuously within an ecosystem Correct Only about 10% of energy is passed to the next trophic level

Explanation

Energy does not cycle continuously within an ecosystem; it flows in one direction and is eventually lost as heat. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.

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