The Dirt on Decomposers

What do decomposers primarily break down in nature?

• Rocks and minerals

• Water and air

• Sunlight and heat

• Waste and dead organic material

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Which of the following is NOT a decomposer?

• Owl

• Worms

• Fungi

• Bacteria

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Which sequence correctly represents a simple food chain mentioned in the video?

• Apple → Owl → Mouse

• Mouse → Owl → Apple

• Owl → Mouse → Apple

• Apple → Mouse → Owl

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How do plants use the chemicals produced by decomposers?

• To create waste

• To grow flowers

• To make more energy

• To attract insects

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What would happen if decomposers were removed from an ecosystem?

• Faster water cycles

• More sunlight for plants

• Increase in waste accumulation

• Less soil erosion

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