Decay Process Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to these materials
A
They are returned to environment in waste mature all it when living things die and decay
2
Q
Why do materials decay
A
Because they are broken down by micro organisms
3
Q
When are micro organisms most active and digest materials faster
A
In warm, moist, aerobic conditions
4
Q
What does the decay process do
A
Releases substances that plants need to grow
5
Q
What happens in a stable community
A
The processes that remove materials are balanced by processes that return materials
Constant cycle
6
Q
What do living things do
A
Remove materials from the environment for growth and other processes
