Module Three

Question 1

Bacteria

Answer 1

prokaryotic, single-celled, microscopic organisms

Question 2

decomposers

Answer 2

organisms that break down dead organic matter into smaller molecules

Question 3

three groups of bacteria

Answer 3

decomposing, autotrophic, and cyano

Question 4

red tide

Answer 4

when cyanobacteria overpopulates and changes the water’s coloration

Question 5

nitrogen fixation

Answer 5

turn nitrogen into a usable nitrogen for other organisms

Question 6

stromatolites

Answer 6

complex mats of cyanobacteria

Question 7

phytoplankton

Answer 7

photosynthetic organisms that drift in the water

Question 8

which type of bacteria turns chemicals into energy?

Answer 8

chemosynthetic bacteria

Question 9

which type of bacteria causes red tide?

Answer 9

cyanobacteria

Question 10

which type of bacteria are recyclers?

Answer 10

decomposing bacteria

Question 11

describe kingdom monera?

Answer 11

represents the least complex microscopic organisms

Question 12

kingdom protista??

Answer 12

the unicellular algae

Question 13

greatest producers of oxygen on the planet. (Also found in toothpaste)

Answer 13

diatoms!

Question 14

what type of reproduction do diatoms have?

Answer 14

both