Question

What are the units of a pyramid of energy?

A. kJ m^-2 yr^-1
B. kJ m^-1 yr^-1
C. J m^-3 s^-1
D. J m^2 s^-1

Answer 1

The units of a pyramid of energy are expressed in units of energy per area per time (e.g. kJ m^–2 year^–1) which is grams per meter2 per year or calories per meter2 per year so letter A will be the answer.