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Science reading comprehension worksheet with passage about decomposers and garbage, true/false and multiple-choice questions.
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Decomposers and Garbage: Reading Comprehension

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This printable science worksheet presents a short passage on why garbage smells, explaining the role of decomposers in breaking down food waste. Students answer true/false questions, determine whether actions would make garbage smell better or worse, and choose the correct answer from a multiple-choice set. Well-suited for elementary science classes learning about decomposers and food chains.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Biology
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated June 2026

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