Ecology/Ecosystems?

Question

1) If there was a ratio of average energy/m squared/year for producers compared with consumers, what would you expect? Why?

2)Would you say that plants vary a little or a lot in their efficiency at producing joules for human consumption? Suggest reasons for the variation.

3) Is it more efficient for people to eat plant products or animal products? Why?

Answer 1

Google Starling's Law -- the ecological one, not his law of the heart -- and you will get all the answers.