Imagine you were going to model the flow of energy in an ecosystem and the flow of elements in the ecosystem using a diagram Compare and contrast your diagrams for these two systems.

Only 10 percent of energy is transferred from one trophic to another while the elements transfer are proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

Explanation:

The flow of energy occurs in an ecosystem through a number of trophic. From the first trophic level to the second trophic level only 10 percent of energy is transferred while the rest of the energy is released in the form of heat energy. Flow of elements in the ecosystem refers to the elements that are essential for the survival of organism. These elements are present inside the foods which is eaten by these animals. Proteins, carbohydrates and fats are the elements transfer from one organism to another by eating the food.