Rice paddy fields

Question 1

What are rice paddies?

Answer 1

Rice paddies are human-made ecosystems(especially in Malaysia) used for farming rice in flooded fields.

Question 2

What role do algae play in rice paddies?

Answer 2

Algae grow in the flooded fields and become food for fish.

Question 3

Which animals breed in rice paddies?

Answer 3

Frogs and dragonflies breed in the water.

Question 4

How do fertilizers affect rice paddies?

Answer 4

Fertilizers increase the growth of rice and algae, providing more food for animals.

Question 5

What happens to the water in rice paddies during the day and night?

Answer 5

Shallow water heats up during the day and cools down at night.

Question 6

Which animals feed in and around rice paddies?

Answer 6

Birds feed in and around the fields.