The flow of energy moves in a circle through a food chain. The energy moves from the grass to the grasshopper. Next, the transfer of energy passes from the snake to the hawk. Finally, the fungi help by breaking down the hawk when it dies, and returns the energy to the grass. Where does the energy that is transferred through this chain originate?

Which best describes the scientific method? a. a path of clearly defined steps that must be followed in a particular order b. a possible answer to a scientific question based on knowledge or research c. the recipe for how to conduct an experiment that must be followed precisely d. the process of hypothesis and testing through which scientific inquiry occurs