Question

1. draw conclusions: an organism that breaks down organic matter into simpler materials (like carbon dioxide) is called a decomposer. decomposers absorb nutrients from living things or the organic matter they leave behind. they do not need to kill to get their food. do your results suggest bears are decomposers? explain your reasoning.

Explanation:

Decomposers break down organic matter without killing. Bears hunt and consume other organisms or eat plants directly, not breaking down organic matter in the decomposer - like way.

Answer:

No, bears are not decomposers. Bears hunt for food or eat plants directly rather than breaking down organic matter into simpler materials like decomposers do.