To best use the Earth's NPP to feed the most people,diets should be modified to include ________,and gathering the maximum amount of energy available from a given biomass of producers.
A) only meat, moving higher up the food chain
B) only meat, moving lower down the food chain
C) plant material only, moving lower down the food chain
D) plant material only, moving higher up the food chain

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To best use the Earth's NPP to feed the most people, we should consume plant material only and move lower down the food chain. This is because as energy moves higher up the food chain, there is a decrease in efficiency and available energy. By consuming plant material directly, we are gathering the maximum amount of energy available from a given biomass of producers. Additionally, plant-based diets have been shown to be more sustainable and have less environmental impact than diets that rely heavily on animal products.

To Best Use the Earth's NPP to Feed the Most