Which process does not occur in ecosystems?
A) Energy flows through the system.
B) Carbon is cycled between biotic and abiotic forms.
C) Producers convert light energy to chemical energy.
D) Consumers directly use the energy source that powers the system.

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Consumers do not directly use the energy source that powers the system (e.g., the sun). Instead, they obtain energy by consuming other organisms in the ecosystem. The other processes listed (energy flow, carbon cycle, and producer conversion of light energy) do occur in ecosystems.

Which Process Does Not Occur in Ecosystems