Where Do Fallen Leaves Go? Mystery Science 3

Front

When leaves get broken down over time, they turn into what?

Back

Soil/Dirt

Front

What are the white threads growing on the forest floor or on leaves and decaying matter?

Back

The start of mushrooms

Front

What does the mushroom root eat from the leaf?

Back

Some of the leaf, while the rest turns into soil.

Front

What is another name for mushrooms, which are designed to break down material?

Back

Decomposer

Front

What type of organism is mold?

Back

Mushroom

Front

What process do leaves undergo when they decay?

Back

Decomposition

Front

What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

Back

They break down dead material and recycle nutrients back into the soil.

Front

What is the relationship between mushrooms and leaves?

Back

Mushrooms help break down leaves, turning them into soil.

Front

What do we call the nutrients that are returned to the soil after decomposition?

Back

Organic matter

Front

Why are decomposers important for plant growth?

Back

They enrich the soil with nutrients that plants need to grow.