Article on Decomposers and Questions

What is the name of the process where the remains of living things rot, decay or break down?

• Disintegration
• Dissolve
• Decomposition
• Recycling

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A living organism that puts materials from dead  plants and animals back to the soil is called a ____________?

• carnivore
• decomposer
• herbivore
• omnivore

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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 best describes how decomposers help support life in an ecosystem?

• Decomposers add nutrients to the soil.
• Decomposers provide a habitat in the ecosystem.
• Decomposers add producers to the ecosystem.
• Decomposers provide energy for consumers.

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Which is an example of a decomposer?

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

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Which is considered a decomposer?

• fungi
• mold
• bacteria
• all of the above

What is the role of a decomposer in a food web?

• It eats animals
• It produces its own food and provides other organisms with food
• It eats plants
• It breaks down dead plants and animals into minerals

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Are fungi and bacteria same?

• Yes

• No

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