Scavengers and Decomposers

Scavengers and Decomposers

7th Grade

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27 Qs

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Scavengers and Decomposers

Scavengers and Decomposers

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7th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Disintegration

Dissolve

Decomposition

Recycling

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which best describes the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

Decomposers eat consumers and pass along energy.
Decomposers eat scavengers and pass along energy.
Decomposers get energy from the sun to help producers.
Decomposers get energy by breaking down decaying matter.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which describes a decomposer?

an organism that eats only plants
an organism that makes its own food
an organism that breaks down dead matter
an organism that receives energy from the sun

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are decomposers different from plants?

They are not different

They cannot make their own food through photosynthesis like plants

They don't need nutrients to survive

They are not important to the environment

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