Organisms That Inhabit Soil or Water and Breakdown and Absorb

question 43

Multiple Choice

Organisms that inhabit soil or water and breakdown and absorb the organic matter of dead organisms are called ______.

• A) secondary consumers
• B) autotrophs
• C) primary consumers
• D) decomposers

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Definitions:

Social Regulation

Rules imposed by government to correct market failures and achieve social goals, which include protecting consumers, workers, and the environment.

Net Benefits

The difference between the total benefits and total costs of a particular action or decision.

Social Regulation

Consists of policies and rules designed to correct behaviors that are not in the best interest of society, including environmental protection and worker safety.

Safety

The condition of being protected from or unlikely to cause danger, risk, or injury.