Question 5
Feeding Relationships and Energy FlowWhich of these food chains is NOT possible in a forest?
- A.Diatom → fly → toad → snake
- B.Fly → toad → snake → hawk
- C.Leaves → caterpillar → bird → lion
- D.Leaves → goat → man → lion
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Diatom → fly → toad → snake)
Explanation
Diatoms are microscopic algae that live in water, so they cannot be the producers of a forest food chain. The other chains start with land producers or consumers.