What If Nothing Decomposed?

What central theme is discussed in the introduction of the video?

• The impact of climate change

• The role of water in ecosystems

• The cycles of life and death on Earth

• The importance of technology in modern life

What is the primary role of decomposers in the ecosystem?

• To break down organic matter

• To produce oxygen

• To provide shelter for animals

• To pollinate plants

What would happen to leaves if decomposition stopped?

• They would become transparent

• They would turn into flowers

• They would pile up without decomposing

• They would dissolve in water

How would the absence of decomposition affect predators and scavengers?

• They would stop hunting altogether

• They would become extinct

• They would have less food available

• They would have more food options

What is one potential consequence for cities if decomposition ceased?

• Cities would become deserts

• Nature would reclaim urban areas

• Cities would become more technologically advanced

• Cities would float on water

How might burial practices change in a world without decomposition?

• People would stop dying

• Burials would be banned

• Cremation would become more prevalent

• Burials would become more common

What is one potential advantage of a world without decomposition?

• Unlimited food supply

• Preserved organs for research

• Eternal youth

• Increased biodiversity

How would Earth's physical makeup be different without decomposition?

• It would have more mountains

• It would have fewer oceans

• It would have different rock layers

• It would have more deserts

What is the estimated number of people who have ever lived on Earth?

• 200 billion

• 50 billion

• 100 billion

• 500 billion

What does the video suggest about the possibility of a universe without decomposition?

• It is highly likely

• It is scientifically proven

• It is a purely hypothetical scenario

• It is already happening on Earth