In a food chain, consumers gather energy by . a. consuming organisms at a lower trophic level b. consuming organisms at a higher trophic level c. decomposing dead organic matter d. absorbing sunlight directly Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

a. consuming organisms at a lower trophic level.

Explanation:

A food chain shows how various organisms are related to each other as per the food they eat. Each level of a food chain refers to a distinct trophic level.

Food chain is basically related to transfer of matter and energy from organism to organism in the form of food.

In a food chain, consumers gather energy by consuming organisms at a lower trophic level

causes

fossil fuels burn

cities become more industrialized

human population grows worldwide