Energy Flow

Energy Flow

Energy flows through an ecosystem in a clear and organized path. It all starts with the Sun, which gives energy to producers like plants. These plants use sunlight to make their own food through photosynthesis. Herbivores, or primary consumers, eat the plants to get energy. Then, car...

Energy flow is the way energy travels in an ecosystem.

The Sun is the main source of energy. Plants use sunlight to make glucose through photosynthesis, which is then used to produce energy. This is the foundation for all life on Earth.

Now, when a herbivore, like a deer, eats plants, the deer uses most of the energy to survive and g...