Question 10
In a forest, there is a large amount of dead, fallen leaves. What is the role of decomposers in this situation? Tick the two correct answers.
1. Decomposers break down the leaves to release nutrients into the soil.
2. Decomposers use nutrients to make new substances they absorb from the soil.
3. Decomposers get their own nutrients from breaking down the leaves.
4. Decomposers use the leaves for photosynthesis.
1. Decomposers break down the leaves to release nutrients into the soil.
2. Decomposers use nutrients to make new substances they absorb from the soil.
3. Decomposers get their own nutrients from breaking down the leaves.
4. Decomposers use the leaves for photosynthesis.
