Stages of Decay Quiz

Describe what occurs during the fresh stage of decomposition.

(At least 1 full sentence or no credit)

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Describe what causes the corpse to grow in size during the bloat stage of decomposition.

(At least 1 full sentence or no credit)

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Why do insects leave the corpse during the dry decay stage?

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Identify the different stages of decomposition

a

b

c

d

e

Active Decay

Fast

Cold

Outside Decay

Skeleton

Bloat

Fresh

Dry Decay

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What is the first stage of decay called?

• Fresh Stage

• Bloat Stage

• Active Stage

• Dry Stage

During which stage do flies come to lay eggs?

• Fresh Stage

• Skeleton Stage

• Dry Stage

• Active Stage

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What is a characteristic of the Bloat Stage?

• Strong smell

• No visible signs of decay

• Only the skeleton is left

• Body very dry

What causes the skin to slip during the Bloat Stage?

• Putrefaction by bacteria

• Cellular death

• Insect activity

• Body drying out

Which stage is characterized by very active insects?

• Active Stage

• Dry Stage

• Skeleton Stage

• Fresh Stage

What happens to the body during the Active Stage?

• Body collapses

• Body becomes leathery

• Only the skeleton is left

• No visible signs of decay