In Environment and Ecology, which term combines the facts “a linear sequence showing transfer of food energy” and “consumers occupy successive trophic levels”?

Correct Answer: Option C — Food Chain. Food Chain is correct because it is consumers occupy successive trophic levels. Food Chain is also specifically associated with a linear sequence showing transfer of food energy. Two additional identifying facts are that Food Chain is consumers occupy successive trophic levels and Food Chain is associated with interconnected food chains form a food web. Why the other options are incorrect: • Option A — Biodiversity Hotspot: Biodiversity Hotspot is parts of the Himalaya and Western Ghats-Sri Lanka hotspots occur in India. • Option B — Wetland: Wetland is wetlands can store floodwater and support specialized biodiversity. • Option D — Environmental Impact Assessment: Environmental Impact Assessment is mitigation and environmental-management measures are considered. It is incorrect here because its separate identifying association is a process for examining likely environmental effects before project decisions. Exam Takeaway: Connect Food Chain with “consumers occupy successive trophic levels” and “a linear sequence showing transfer of food energy”.