Diagrams of the flow of energy through a tree (such as the one on the right) show that a lot of energy is lost as heat. which of the following statements offers the best explanation for this loss?

a.) the first law of thermodynamics, which states that inputs of energy must equal outputs
b.) the second law of thermodynamics, which states that all transfers of energy are inefficient
c.) the fact that some of the solar energy intercepted by the plant is reflected and not absorbed
d.) the fact that some of the energy absorbed is converted into sugar via photosynthesis

cats appear to have glowing cat eyes because the back of their eyeballs includes a special reflective surface called the tapetum lucidum. this lets them see better during the night, giving them a much better vision.

if the hares very faster than they are now, and thus the lynx's hunting success rate drops because it will be harder to catch them, the rate that will change will be the pray-rate. the pray-rate will change because more hares will be able to survive, thus more individuals for reproduction, so the end result will be increasing population of hares.

the predator-rate will remain pretty much the same because there will be more than enough pray, but the hunting success rate is stagnant.