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Q: What is produced by microbes decomposing matter in landfills and swamps?
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Why is germination low in soils that contain high amount of partially decomposed organic matter?

germination is low because microbes are active in decomposing the soil


Is methane expensive?

No- it is a very common gas, and may be produced by any decomposing organic matter that decays.


What fuel is produce in some landfills?

Bio gas (methane) is produced in landfills through the decay of plant matter. In some landfills methane gas is collected for use as fuel. Otherwise, methane is a significant greenhouse gas.


What does decomposing matter eat?

It eats pie


What two organisms are responsbile for decomposing matter?

Dingusberries (bacteria) Shrinky dinks (fungi)


How do mushrooms help the soil?

By decomposing organic matter.


What soils consists of?

mineral matter, organic matter, water and airAt a simple level - minerals of a vast potential range in both particle size and chemical composition, organic matter - both dead and decomposing and live material from almost any form of life, soluble salts of a potentially almost endless variety, and microbes - bacteria, fungi etc. etc etc.At a simple level - minerals of a vast potential range in both particle size and chemical composition, organic matter - both dead and decomposing and live material from almost any form of life, soluble salts of a potentially almost endless variety, and microbes - bacteria, fungi etc. etc etc.


Why are landfills good?

They take up lots of space, and makes the land smell terrible. Water runoff can contaminate nearby land, waterways or water tables. Organic matter decomposing in the landfill can emit methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.


What substances act as a buffer in natural water?

decaying plant matter - apex


Does an earthworm eat grass?

No. It digests decomposing organic matter in the soil.


What happens to the energy in matter that is decomposing?

it gives off its gas and heat


How does mushroom obtain its nutrients?

Mushrooms get their nutrients by decomposing organic matter.