Which of the following represents radiant energy being converted to chemical energy? a. a plant uses energy from the sun to make sugar stored in fruit. b. a slingshot is used to shoot a rock across the room. c. a lamp lights up after it is plugged into an outlet in the wall. d. a rock sitting at the top of a hill is pushed down the hill.

ANSWER

The correct answer is A

EXPLANATION

Plants manufacture their on food by the process of photosynthesis. During this process, plants trap radiant energy from the sun by the help of chlorophyll in the leaves.

Radiant energy with other raw materials such as water, carbon dioxide and mineral salts is converted to food (in the form of starch) which contains chemical energy.