B1.5.3 Decay Process 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEnergy in biomassGCSEAQA Created by: MaddiCreated on: 26-04-14 15:59 Why do things decay? Materials decay because they are broken down (digested) by microorganisms. 1 of 6 In what conditions do materials decay faster? Microorganisms digest materials faster in warm, moist conditions. 2 of 6 Why are decay processes so important? The decay process releases substances that plants need to grow. 3 of 6 How are materials cycled in a stable community? In a stable community the processes that remove materials (particularly plant growth) are balanced by the processes that return materials. 4 of 6 Give an example of a detritus feeder. Worms. 5 of 6 How can humans help to recycle waste? Humans can recycle waste in sewage treatment plants and compost heaps. 6 of 6
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