Nutrient Cycles Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first step in the recycling
A
It is the process of decay or composition any waste will become food which will break down the waste
2
Q
What animals play an important part and in doing what
A
Earthworms and burrowing animals in mixing soil increasing oxygen supply and helping decomposition in the soil
3
Q
What food groups do the organisms that bring about decay belong to
A
Bacteria and fungi - these help to recycle essential nutrients such as carbon nitrogen and phosphorus
4
Q
Why do the minerals for the plants not run out
A
Because they are constantly recycled
