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Which one of the following statements for pyramid of energy is incorrect?

  1. A
    It is upright in shape
  2. B
    Its base is broad
  3. C
    It shows energy content of different trophic level organisms
  4. D
    It is inverted in shape

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The pyramid of energy is always upright because energy is lost as heat at each trophic level (10% law). It can never be inverted.

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Which one of the following statements for pyramid of energy is incorrect?
A
It is upright in shape
B
Its base is broad
C
It shows energy content of different trophic level organisms
D
It is inverted in shape

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