Where do fallen leaves go?

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What is the process of breaking down dead living things called?

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Decomposition.

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What organisms are responsible for breaking down dead living things?

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Decomposers.

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What is the term for a living thing that breaks down dead organic material?

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Decomposer.

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What does it mean to make an educated guess about future events based on known information?

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Predict.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What type of organism is a decomposer and reproduces using spores?

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Fungus.

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What is the scientific method used to test hypotheses and gather information?

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Experiment.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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They recycle nutrients back into the soil.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the importance of decomposition in nature?

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It helps in nutrient cycling and soil formation.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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Can you name a common type of decomposer found in forests?

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Fungi, such as mushrooms.

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What is the difference between a decomposer and a scavenger?

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Decomposers break down dead material at a microscopic level, while scavengers consume larger dead organisms.