Decomposers

Organisms, like bacteria, insects and worms, that break down waste are called ___

• carnivore

• herbivores

• decomposers

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A decomposer?

• Eats dead plants or animals and breaks down to put nutrients in the soil
• Eats plants or other animals for food
• Makes its own food
• Machine that gathers trash

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Earthworm. Is it a...

• Producer
• Consumer
• Decomposer

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Fungi. Is it a...

• Producer
• Consumer
• Decomposer

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A mushroom is a 

• producer
• consumer
• decomposer

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Bacteria is an example of a 

• producer
• consumer
• decomposer

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What do decomposers eat?

• only plants
• plants and animals
• only other animals
• dead organisms

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An ecosystem is a community of organisms interacting with their physical environment. Why are decomposers an important part of ecosystems?

• They break down dead organisms to return nutrients to the soil.
• They produce their own food for survival.
• They play a role in preventing weathering and erosion.
• They provide most of the energy to consumers.

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Which is an example of a decomposer?

• a hawk
• a mouse
• a flower
• a mushroom

Which type of organism is responsible for recycling the remains of a dead plant or animal to the soil?

• Producer
• Consumer
• Decomposer

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