Decomposers and cycling matter

See how decomposers recycle nutrients and why matter cycles through ecosystems while energy flows one way.

⏱ 17 min❓ 8 questions

What you'll be able to do

✔I can explain the role of decomposers and detritivores in an ecosystem
✔I can explain why matter cycles but energy flows in one direction
✔I can predict what would happen to an ecosystem without decomposers

How this works

1Read the short explanations first — they teach you what you need before each question.
2Answer each question, then tap Check. A right answer moves you on automatically; if it's wrong, you'll see a friendly explanation of why.
3Finish all 3 steps to see your score — sign in and subscribe to unlock the full lesson and save it.

What's inside

8 questions and 1 quick teaching card, including:

🔘Multiple choice — Tap the answer you think is best, then check it.
✅Select all that apply — More than one can be right — pick every option that fits.

👪Grown-up tip: sit alongside younger learners for the first few lessons. Read the questions together and chat about the explanations — that's where the real learning sticks.

Curriculum: AC9S7U02