Food chains – What happens next?

The video explains how dead leaves are decomposed by organisms like invertebrates, bacteria, and fungi in the soil. These decomposers recycle nutrients from the leaves, making them available for other plants to use.

What is the role of decomposers in the soil?

• They create new leaves.

• They prevent leaves from falling.

• They break down dead leaves.

• They make leaves grow faster.

Which of the following is NOT a type of decomposer?

• Fungi

• Invertebrates

• Bacteria

• Plants

Which organisms help in recycling nutrients in leaves?

• Invertebrates

• Fish

• Birds

• Mammals

How do decomposers contribute to the ecosystem?

• By producing oxygen

• By providing shade

• By recycling nutrients

• By absorbing sunlight

What happens to the nutrients in leaves after decomposition?

• They are used by other plants.

• They evaporate into the air.

• They turn into rocks.

• They disappear completely.