WorksheetsDecomposers
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Organisms, like bacteria, insects and worms, that break down waste are called ___
a)
carnivore
b)
herbivores
c)
decomposers
2.
A decomposer?
a)
Eats dead plants or animals and breaks down to put nutrients in the soil
b)
Eats plants or other animals for food
c)
Makes its own food
d)
Machine that gathers trash
3.
Earthworm. Is it a...
a)
Producer
b)
Consumer
c)
Decomposer
4.
Fungi. Is it a...
a)
Producer
b)
Consumer
c)
Decomposer
5.
A mushroom is a
a)
producer
b)
consumer
c)
decomposer
6.
Bacteria is an example of a
a)
producer
b)
consumer
c)
decomposer
7.
What do decomposers eat?
a)
only plants
b)
plants and animals
c)
only other animals
d)
dead organisms
8.
An ecosystem is a community of organisms interacting with their physical environment. Why are decomposers an important part of ecosystems?
a)
They break down dead organisms to return nutrients to the soil.
b)
They produce their own food for survival.
c)
They play a role in preventing weathering and erosion.
d)
They provide most of the energy to consumers.
9.
Which is an example of a decomposer?
a)
a hawk
b)
a mouse
c)
a flower
d)
a mushroom
10.
Which type of organism is responsible for recycling the remains of a dead plant or animal to the soil?
a)
Producer
b)
Consumer
c)
Decomposer
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