Question 161 markMCQSection A

The percentage of solar energy which is not converted into food energy by the leaves of green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem is about :

Our Environment
Ecosystem

Options

(A)1%1\%
(B)10%10\%
(C)90%90\%
(D)99%99\%

Official answer

The percentage of solar energy which is not converted into food energy by the leaves of green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem is about 99%99\%. The green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture about 1%1\% of the energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy.

Hint

The green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem capture about 1%1\% of the energy of sunlight that falls on their leaves and convert it into food energy.

Analysis and explanation

The question requires the student to recall the percentage of solar energy that is not converted into food energy by the leaves of green plants in a terrestrial ecosystem.

Question details

Q16 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Our Environment
Topic
Ecosystem
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Energy flow in ecosystem

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Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Our Environment" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Ecosystem" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.