Question

Which statement best describes what would happen to an ecosystem once the sun is removed?

A. The functions within the ecosystem will eventually stop & everything will die off.
B. The ecosystem will continue to thrive; it does not need the sun's energy to work.
C. The ecosystem will look for a different source of energy to use.
D. The ecosystem will instantly stop working.

Answer 1

A. The functions within the ecosystem will eventually stop & everything will die off.

Step-by-step explanation:

Everything is dependent on the sun --starting from the bottom of the food chain, the producers. However, we wouldn't die instantly because "Earth retains heat fairly well, so humans wouldn't freeze instantly."