Flashcard Review- Why Do Dead Things Disappear Over Time?

Flashcard Review- Why Do Dead Things Disappear Over Time?

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

quiz-placeholder

15 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

An independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in an experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a decomposer?

Back

A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead or decaying organisms, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do decomposers play in the ecosystem?

Back

Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients, helping to maintain the balance of the ecosystem.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a consumer in an ecosystem?

Back

A consumer is an organism that obtains energy by feeding on other organisms.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of consumer is a grasshopper?

Back

A grasshopper is a herbivore, which means it primarily eats plants.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of larvae in the decomposition process?

Back

Larvae, such as maggots, help break down dead animals by feeding on their flesh, speeding up decomposition.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do flies appear on dead animals?

Back

Flies are attracted to dead animals to lay their eggs, which will hatch into larvae that feed on the decaying matter.

Access all questions and much more by creating a free account

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Google

Continue with Google

Email

Continue with Email

Classlink

Continue with Classlink

Clever

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Microsoft

Apple

Apple

Others

Others

Already have an account?