BI-1889
Pyramids of numbers and biomass
Biology · Secondary 4 · Hard · Pyramids of numbers and biomass
In a woodland food chain: oak tree → caterpillars → birds → hawk. Which statement about the pyramids for this food chain is correct?
- The pyramid of numbers is inverted because one tree supports many caterpillars, but the pyramid of biomass is upright.
- Both the pyramid of numbers and the pyramid of biomass must be inverted.
- Both the pyramid of numbers and the pyramid of biomass must be upright.
- The pyramid of numbers and the pyramid of biomass are always the same shape for any food chain.
Sign in to check your answer and see the hint and the worked explanation. Free on PrepLab High.