Decomposer Vocab quiz

A type of insect that lives in soil.

A plant that produces edible fruit.

A mineral found in rocks.

To build up or construct something new from parts.

To change a liquid into a solid state.

To mix different elements or substances together.

To break down into simpler substances, usually through natural processes like decay.

An animal that hunts for food in the wild.

An organism that breaks down dead organic material, returning nutrients to the soil.

A plant that produces food through photosynthesis.

A microbe that creates new life forms.

A type of plant that grows in water.

An insect that helps pollinate flowers.

A group of organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms, which typically absorb nutrients from other organic matter.

A chemical that helps plants grow faster.

A process of removing unwanted materials from soil.

A story that explains a scientific discovery.

A type of plant that produces seeds.

A test or procedure carried out to discover something unknown or to validate a hypothesis.

To record what has already happened.

To declare or indicate in advance, especially based on evidence or reasoning.

To create a hypothesis without evidence.

To describe something in detail.

A flower part that attracts pollinators.

A small insect that helps plants grow.

A reproductive unit produced by some fungi, plants, and bacteria, capable of developing into a new individual.

A type of root that absorbs water from the soil.

A mixture of organic materials, such as food scraps and yard waste, that decomposes to enrich soil.

A soil that contains no nutrients.

A type of chemical fertilizer used in agriculture.

A method of planting seeds in rows.

A substance that does not change during an experiment.

A factor or condition in an experiment that can be changed or controlled to test its effects.

The final outcome of an experiment.

A constant temperature maintained throughout the process.

A type of rock that is found underground.

A hard surface used for construction.

The top layer of the Earth where plants grow, composed of a mixture of organic matter, minerals, gases, liquids, and living organisms.

A substance used to fuel vehicles.

A type of fungus that typically has a cap and stem, often used as food.

A fruit that grows on trees.

A type of vegetable that is always green.

A flower that grows in gardens.

An unwanted variable in a study.

A method of measuring temperature.

The main result of an experiment.

A standard against which other conditions can be compared in an experiment.