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Decomposition and Composting

  1.  
    Decomposers eat _________ animals and plants.
    A. small B. live C. dead D. big
  2.  
    Organic matter is or was __________
    A. on fire. B. aesthetic. C. alive. D. dead.
  3.  
    Decomposers eat organic matter and turn it into __________.
    A. compost. B. in-organic matter. C. plants. D. fungi.
  4.  
    Compost is full of nutrients. What are nutrients?
    A. Poisonous chemicals. B. Chemicals that help plants and animals grow. C. A type of bacteria. D. Dead matter.
  5.  
    Compost helps aerate soil. This means it adds _____ to the soil.
    A. water B. spice C. air D. bacteria
  6.  
    Why is compost important for farming (answer on the bottom of the page)?
  7.  
    Name at least 3 decomposers (extra credit for naming more!).
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Decomposition and Composting (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Decomposers eat _________ animals and plants.
    A. small B. live C. dead D. big
  2.  
    Organic matter is or was __________
    A. on fire. B. aesthetic. C. alive. D. dead.
  3.  
    Decomposers eat organic matter and turn it into __________.
    A. compost. B. in-organic matter. C. plants. D. fungi.
  4.  
    Compost is full of nutrients. What are nutrients?
    A. Poisonous chemicals. B. Chemicals that help plants and animals grow. C. A type of bacteria. D. Dead matter.
  5.  
    Compost helps aerate soil. This means it adds _____ to the soil.
    A. water B. spice C. air D. bacteria
  6.  
    Why is compost important for farming (answer on the bottom of the page)?
  7.  
    Name at least 3 decomposers (extra credit for naming more!).

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