Understanding Decomposers

What is the primary role of decomposers in nature?

• To create new plants

• To consume living animals

• To break down dead organisms

• To produce oxygen

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

• Eagle

• Earthworm

• Bacteria

• Fungi

What do decomposers release back into the environment?

• Water

• Nutrients

• Sunlight

• Carbon dioxide

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Why are decomposers important for plant growth?

• They provide shade

• They release nutrients into the soil

• They produce seeds

• They attract pollinators

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What happens to nutrients when a plant or animal dies?

• They become sunlight

• They turn into water

• They remain locked in the tissues

• They disappear

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Which element is NOT mentioned as being released by decomposers?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorous

What do decomposers gain from breaking down dead tissue?

• Oxygen

• Sunlight

• Water

• Energy

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What is a common misconception about decomposers?

• They only cause rotting

• They are essential for life

• They release nutrients

• They include fungi and bacteria

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Which of the following is a tactile experience related to decomposers?

• Hearing a bird sing

• Smelling a flower

• Seeing a rainbow

• Touching a rotten apple

What would happen without decomposers?

• Nutrients would be locked in dead tissues

• The sun would shine brighter

• Plants would grow faster

• Animals would live longer

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