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Decomposition and Composting
Instructions:
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Decomposers eat _________ animals and plants.
A. small
B. live
C. dead
D. big
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Organic matter is or was __________
A. on fire.
B. aesthetic.
C. alive.
D. dead.
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Decomposers eat organic matter and turn it into __________.
A. compost.
B. in-organic matter.
C. plants.
D. fungi.
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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.
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Compost helps aerate soil. This means it adds _____ to the soil.
A. water
B. spice
C. air
D. bacteria
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Why is compost important for farming (answer on the bottom of the page)?
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Name at least 3 decomposers (extra credit for naming more!).
Decomposition and Composting
(Answer Key)
Instructions:
-
Decomposers eat _________ animals and plants.
A. small
B. live
C. dead
D. big
-
Organic matter is or was __________
A. on fire.
B. aesthetic.
C. alive.
D. dead.
-
Decomposers eat organic matter and turn it into __________.
A. compost.
B. in-organic matter.
C. plants.
D. fungi.
-
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.
-
Compost helps aerate soil. This means it adds _____ to the soil.
A. water
B. spice
C. air
D. bacteria
-
Why is compost important for farming (answer on the bottom of the page)?
-
Name at least 3 decomposers (extra credit for naming more!).