Question 2 — A population is part - Questions at the end of the chapter - Chapter 12 Class 8 - How Nature Works in Harmony (Curiosity)

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Q 2
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A population is part of a community. If all decomposers suddenly disappear from a forest ecosystem, what changes do you think would occur? Explain why decomposers are essential.

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Dead matter would pile up and the soil would lose its nutrients.

Explanation

  • Decomposers break down dead plants and animals.
  • Without them, dead matter would keep piling up.
  • Nutrients would not return to the soil.
  • So plants could not grow well, and the food chain would suffer.
Decomposers recycle nutrients, so they are essential for life.
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