Decomposers Worksheet

Our understanding of decomposers has allowed scientists to create _____.

• Biodegradable glass

• Biodegradable aluminum

• Biodegradable plastics

• Biodegradable copper

Identify the food that is created through the use of decomposers.

• Bread

• Popcorn

• Peanut butter

• Hamburger meat

In the environment, how is the role of a decomposer different from that of a scavenger?

• A decomposer breaks down dead organisms and feces into chemicals while a scavenger breaks down dead organisms without producing chemicals for soil.

• A decomposer uses the sun's energy to produce its own food while scavengers do not use the sun's energy.

• A decomposer eats living plants and animals to get energy while a scavenger obtains its energy from eating plants and animals.

• Both a decomposer and a scavenger are microscopic and has a small role in the environment.

Choose the country where the rate of decomposition will be fastest.

• Finland

• Mexico

• Denmark

• Iceland

Identify the decomposer.

• A hyena

• A green plant

• A mushroom

• A mouse