The Role of Invertebrates (Grade 11 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What is pollination?
What is pollination?
Movement of pollen from male to female parts
Why are bees considered the most important pollinators?
Why are bees considered the most important pollinators?
They dedicate entire lives collecting pollen
Which invertebrate pollinators visit flowers at night?
Which invertebrate pollinators visit flowers at night?
Moths
How much of our food would disappear without invertebrate pollinators?
How much of our food would disappear without invertebrate pollinators?
Approximately one-third
What is decomposition?
What is decomposition?
Recycling organic materials into simpler ones
What does detritus include?
What does detritus include?
Fallen leaves, dead plants, dead animals
What does humus do to soil?
What does humus do to soil?
Dramatically improves soil quality
What does soil aeration allow?
What does soil aeration allow?
Air and water to move freely through soil
What benefit do earthworm tunnels provide?
What benefit do earthworm tunnels provide?
Better drainage and improved air circulation
How much organic matter can one earthworm process daily?
How much organic matter can one earthworm process daily?
Its own body weight