Question

1. true or false (circle one)

decomposers are organisms in a food chain that break down dead or dying material and waste and return the nutrients to the soil.

1. the animals that predators eat are called

a. predators
b. consumers
c. sun
d. prey

1. what part of the pond ecosystem get energy from the worms?

a. the sun
b. the plants
c. the fish
d. the algae

Explanation:

1. Decomposers break down dead matter and recycle nutrients, matching the description.
2. Prey are organisms hunted and eaten by predators.
3. In a pond ecosystem, fish typically consume worms for energy.

Answer:

1. True
2. d. prey
3. C. the fish