Decay Process Flashcards
1
Q
how are the materials used in growth and other processes returned to the environment
A
either in waste material or when the living thing dies and decays
2
Q
why do materials decay
A
they are digested by microorganisms
3
Q
when are microorganisms mosh active
A
in warm, moist, aerobic conditions
4
Q
that does the decay process release
A
substances which plants need eg compost
5
Q
why do living things remove material from the environment
A
for growth and other processes
