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What is an example of a micro-decomposer?
What is an example of a micro-decomposer?
Which of the following statements is true regarding macro-decomposers?
Which of the following statements is true regarding macro-decomposers?
Which organism category does not belong to micro-decomposers?
Which organism category does not belong to micro-decomposers?
In terms of size, how do micro-decomposers compare to macro-decomposers?
In terms of size, how do micro-decomposers compare to macro-decomposers?
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What is the term used to describe the cycling of nutrients in the biosphere?
What is the term used to describe the cycling of nutrients in the biosphere?
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Which of the following best describes the classification of decomposers?
Which of the following best describes the classification of decomposers?
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What geometric shape is always formed in the context of energy transfer in ecosystems?
What geometric shape is always formed in the context of energy transfer in ecosystems?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between nutrients and biogeochemical cycles?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between nutrients and biogeochemical cycles?
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Which concept is primarily associated with the movement of energy and nutrients in ecosystems?
Which concept is primarily associated with the movement of energy and nutrients in ecosystems?
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What does the term 'upright pyramid' suggest in the context of ecological energy transfer?
What does the term 'upright pyramid' suggest in the context of ecological energy transfer?
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Which process uses carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or water?
Which process uses carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or water?
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What is a key compound involved in the carbon cycle found dissolved in oceans?
What is a key compound involved in the carbon cycle found dissolved in oceans?
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Which of the following is NOT a process included in the carbon cycle?
Which of the following is NOT a process included in the carbon cycle?
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Why is carbon dioxide important in photosynthesis?
Why is carbon dioxide important in photosynthesis?
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Where is a significant amount of carbon dioxide found aside from the atmosphere?
Where is a significant amount of carbon dioxide found aside from the atmosphere?
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What happens to the phosphates that move with surface runoff?
What happens to the phosphates that move with surface runoff?
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What primarily causes phosphorus to be taken out of its normal cycle?
What primarily causes phosphorus to be taken out of its normal cycle?
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Why is the supply of phosphorus considered limited?
Why is the supply of phosphorus considered limited?
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What is a consequence of the over-exploitation of phosphorus?
What is a consequence of the over-exploitation of phosphorus?
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Where does a significant amount of phosphate end up due to surface runoff?
Where does a significant amount of phosphate end up due to surface runoff?
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What is the primary source of carbon found in living organisms?
What is the primary source of carbon found in living organisms?
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Which statement best describes the solubility of carbon dioxide?
Which statement best describes the solubility of carbon dioxide?
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Which of the following statements about carbon dioxide is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about carbon dioxide is incorrect?
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In the context of the carbon cycle, what is the significance of fossil fuels?
In the context of the carbon cycle, what is the significance of fossil fuels?
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Which process is primarily responsible for releasing carbon from fossil fuels back into the atmosphere?
Which process is primarily responsible for releasing carbon from fossil fuels back into the atmosphere?
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Study Notes
Decomposers
- Decomposers are classified into two types: micro-decomposers and macro-decomposers.
- Micro-decomposers include microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, and protozoans.
- Macro-decomposers are larger organisms but are fewer in number.
- The structure of decomposer populations resembles an upright pyramid, indicating the larger biomass of micro-decomposers compared to macro-decomposers.
Biogeochemical Cycles
- Biogeochemical cycles refer to the cycling of nutrients within the biosphere.
- The carbon cycle is a key component, where atmospheric carbon dioxide serves as the primary carbon source for living organisms and fossil fuels.
- Carbon dioxide is highly soluble in water; oceans hold significant amounts of dissolved carbon dioxide and bicarbonates.
Carbon Cycle Processes
- Photosynthesis is a crucial process where terrestrial and aquatic plants use carbon dioxide to produce organic compounds.
- A considerable amount of phosphates is transported with surface runoff into oceans, leading to loss in deep sediments.
- Phosphate rocks on Earth contain limited phosphorus supply, leading to over-exploitation and further loss from the normal phosphorus cycle.
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Explore the fascinating world of decomposers with this quiz. Learn about the differences between micro-decomposers like bacteria and fungi, and macro-decomposers that are larger in size but fewer in number. Test your understanding of their roles in the ecosystem.
