Home Biology Ecosystem Ecological Pyramids Productivity at the second trophic level is …
Biology Ecosystem Ecological Pyramids Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

Productivity at the second trophic level is always

A
greater than the productivity at the first trophic level
B
less than the productivity at the first trophic level
C
equal to the productivity at the first trophic level
D
extremely variable compared to the productivity at the first trophic level

Share this question

For Instagram sharing, use “Apps” on mobile or copy the link.

Text Solution

Verified by Experts
The correct answer is:
B

At each higher trophic level, energy is lost as heat and through metabolic activities, so productivity decreases from producers to consumers.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────

Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu

Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.

Write a Review

Share your experience with this question and solution.

Commentary

Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.

Student Reviews

What students say about this solution

No reviews yet. Be the first to write a review.

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

CG
CGP Question Assistant Question Bank + AI Help
Hi! Type your question or upload one screenshot. First I will search related questions from CGP Edu Question Bank. If none match, type YES and I will solve it with AI.
Upload only one screenshot at a time. Flow: Question Bank first → If not matched, type YES for AI solution.