Quick Answer. It takes between 10 to 12 minutes to completely melt an ice cube on concrete with an ambient temperature of 109 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice melts at different speeds based on a range of factors such as the temperature of the ice, the size of the ice and the ambient temperature. Continue Reading.
Report Abuse. Most bacteria are not producers, they are consumers. Most bacteria are decomposers, though some are parasites. The bacteria that are called cyanobacteria are producers that use photosynthesis. There are also some bacteria that live near deep sea volcanic vents and produce their own food using chemicals for energy.
Newly discovered bacteria can eat plastic bottles. March 11, 2016 by Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times. A team of Japanese scientists has found a species of bacteria that eats the type of plastic found in most disposable water bottles. The discovery, published Thursday in the journal Science, could lead to new methods to manage the more than 50 million tons of this particular type of plastic produced globally each year.