The role of microorganisms in decomposition
Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE Combined Science Edexcel Foundation
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- Q1What is the name of the flammable gas found in biogas?Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q2What is an organism that feeds on waste or dead organic matter called?herbivoreproducerdetritivoreomnivoreconsumer30s
- Q3Nitrates are released into the soil by decomposers when they breakdown waste and dead organisms. Why is it important that the nitrates are released into the soil?They provide food for plants.They provide animals with the nitrogen they need to be healthy.They provide plants with the nitrogen that they need to make proteins.30s
- Q4Biogas is made during the decomposition of manure or crops (e.g. maize) in anaerobic conditions. What does the term anaerobic refer to?The presence of oxygen.The absence of air.The absence of oxygen.The presence of carbon dioxide.30s
- Q5Match the words with the correct description.Users link answersLinking30s
- Q6What is the name of the process where living organisms return carbon in their bodies back into the atmosphere?photosynthesiseatingrespirationdecomposition30s