Decomposers and Zombie Fires Quiz

What are decomposers in the soil?

• Organisms that produce organic matter

• Organisms that help plants grow

• Organisms that eat live plants

• Organisms that break down dead organic matter

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Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in the soil?

• Ant

• Earthworm

• Bee

• Butterfly

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What is the role of decomposers in forest ecosystems?

• They regulate the temperature and humidity in the forest.

• They capture energy from the sun and convert it into food.

• They help plants grow by providing them with sunlight.

• They break down dead organic matter and release nutrients into the soil.

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Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in forest ecosystems?

• Bee

• Deer

• Squirrel

• Fungus

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What are zombie fires?

• Fires caused by zombies

• Fires that can be easily extinguished

• Wildfires that can smolder underground and reignite

• Fires that only occur at night

How do zombie fires impact the environment?

• They release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, damage ecosystems and wildlife habitats, and increase the risk of wildfires in the future.

• They improve air quality by reducing carbon dioxide levels

• They have no impact on the environment

• They help in the growth of vegetation and forests

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What is the connection between zombie fires and climate change?

• Zombie fires are caused by human activity, not climate change.

• Zombie fires have no connection to climate change.

• Zombie fires are exacerbated by climate change.

• Climate change reduces the occurrence of zombie fires.

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Which of the following is a consequence of zombie fires?

• Increase in oxygen levels

• Decrease in global temperature

• Absorption of carbon dioxide

• Release of carbon dioxide

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What can be done to prevent zombie fires?

• Ignoring fire safety measures

• Starting fires in dry areas

• Properly extinguishing campfires and implementing fire safety measures

• Leaving campfires unattended

How can individuals contribute to reducing the impact of zombie fires?

• By starting controlled burns in forests

• By encouraging the spread of zombie fires

• By practicing responsible fire safety measures

• By ignoring fire safety measures

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