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Decomposition - page 2
What happens to something if it does not decompose?
What would happen if things did not rot?Does anything not decompose?Why is decomposition important to the environment?What happens when plastic doesn...
What is and example of decomposition?
A decomposition reaction occurs when one reactant breaks down into two or more products. ... Examples of decomposition reactions include the breakdown...
Why is decomposing important?
Decomposition of organic matter (i.e. dead plant and animal remains) in soils is an important process in any ecosystem. ... As organic matter is decom...
What is the generic form of decomposition?
A decomposition reaction occurs when one reactant breaks down into two or more products. It can be represented by the general equation: AB → A + B. Wh...
How is decay helpful in an ecosytem?
Main text. Decaying leaves are nature's compost: they help to form organic matter in the soil, and they provide nutrients to plants and decomposers (s...
What is decomposing matter?
Decomposition is the process by which dead organic substances are broken down into simpler organic or inorganic matter such as carbon dioxide, water, ...
What causes materials to decompose more quickly in tropical climates?
The high temperature and moisture of tropical rainforests cause dead organic matter in the soil to decompose more quickly than in other climates, thus...
What influences the rate at which nutrients are released during decomposition?
Availability of nutrients from other soil pools also enhances decomposition rates if nutrient concentrations are low in litter. Soil temperature and m...
How do microorganisms cause decay?
Bacteria and fungi are the main groups of decomposer. They release enzymes to break down compounds, so that they can absorb the nutrients. ... They bo...