Energy enters almost all ecosystems as…
A) mechanical energy
B) recycled energy
C) potential energy
D) radiant energy
E) none of these choices are correct

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Radiant energy from the sun is the primary source of energy that enters almost all ecosystems. This energy is absorbed by plants through the process of photosynthesis, and then passed on to other organisms in the food chain. Mechanical energy and potential energy are forms of energy that are typically generated by organisms within the ecosystem, while recycled energy refers to the cycling of energy within the ecosystem rather than new energy entering.

Energy Enters Almost All Ecosystems As…