5th Grade Science Quiz: Movement of Matter in Ecosystems 1. Which organisms are responsible for breaking down dead plants and animals into simple nutrients? a) Producers b) Consumers c) Decomposers d) Predators 2. What is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food? a) Respiration b) Decomposition c) Photosynthesis d) Erosion 3. How do animals contribute to the movement of matter in an ecosystem? a) They produce oxygen b) They break down dead organisms c) They release nutrients through waste d) They absorb carbon dioxide 4. What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems? a) Soil b) Water c) Sunlight d) Air 5. How does matter move through the environment? a) It flows in a straight line b) It cycles through various organisms and the environment c) It remains stationary d) It only moves between plants and animals Answer Key (Always review AI generated answers for accuracy - Math is more likely to be inaccurate.) 1. c) Decomposers 2. c) Photosynthesis 3. c) They release nutrients through waste 4. c) Sunlight 5. b) It cycles through various organisms and the environment