In a forest, how do decomposers help other organisms survive?

they put nutrients into the soil that plants use to grow

What is the role of decomposers in a food web?

break down dead plants and animals

Which of the following questions is testable in a scientific investigation?

Are cats more active at night than during the day?

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MAP Review #2

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1
What is at the center of our solar system?
a medium planet with an atmosphere
a medium-sized star
a black hole that was once a star
a spiral galaxy
2
The largest body in our solar system is...
Earth
The Moon
Jupiter
The Sun
3
Which organism is a decomposer?
frog
grasshopper
worm
oak tree
4
What causes day and night on Earth?
movement of the sun around Earth
rotation of Earth on its axis
movement of Earth around the sun
tilting of Earth's axis
5
In a forest, how do decomposers help other organisms survive?
they provide shelter in forests where animals can hide
they put nutrients into the soil that plants use to grow
they release oxygen into the air that animals breathe
they use sunlight to make food for plants and animals
6
What is the role of decomposers in a food web?
use sunlight to make food
only eat plants that grow underground
break down dead plants and animals
are a food source for plants
7
Which is the first step in a design process?
Test the possible solutions.
Revise the solution.
Describe the problem.
Identify possible solutions.
8
Which location on Earth receives the most direct sunlight?
The South Pole
The Western Hemisphere
The Equator
The deserts
9
Which motion causes the pattern of day and night on Earth?
the moon rotates on its axis
Earth rotates on its axis
Earth orbits around the sun
the moon orbits around Earth
10
How long does it take for the moon to complete all phases?
60 days
one day
one month
one year
11
Which of the following questions is testable in a scientific investigation?
Are cats more active at night than during the day?
Are dogs better pets than cats?
Are cats easier to take care of than dogs?
Are dogs happy when they are walked?
12
What part of Earth experiences night at the same time?
about 1/2
almost all
less than 1/4
about 3/4
13
Which explains the pattern of day and night?
Earth orbits the sun.
Earth spins on its axis.
The sun only transmits light energy above the equator.
The sun only transmits light energy during daytime.

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