Decomposition (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What is decomposition?
What is decomposition?
When dead materials break down and rot
What breaks down dead plants and animals during decomposition?
What breaks down dead plants and animals during decomposition?
Microorganisms
How does warmer temperature affect the rate of decay?
How does warmer temperature affect the rate of decay?
It speeds up decay
Why do microorganisms need water for decomposition?
Why do microorganisms need water for decomposition?
To survive and carry out life processes
What happens to decay in very dry conditions?
What happens to decay in very dry conditions?
It slows down
What type of respiration do microorganisms use when oxygen is present?
What type of respiration do microorganisms use when oxygen is present?
Aerobic respiration
How does aerobic respiration compare to anaerobic respiration in decomposition?
How does aerobic respiration compare to anaerobic respiration in decomposition?
Aerobic is much faster
What do biogas generators produce?
What do biogas generators produce?
Methane gas and biogas
What is put into a biogas generator?
What is put into a biogas generator?
Animal waste in a sealed container
What does composting create for gardeners?
What does composting create for gardeners?
Natural fertiliser
If grass loses 45g in 6 days, what is the rate of decay using ?
If grass loses 45g in 6 days, what is the rate of decay using ?
per day
Why does disinfectant slow down decay?
Why does disinfectant slow down decay?
It kills microorganisms