Question

Which describes the role of decomposers in the carbon cycle?

A.
They prevent carbon from escaping into the atmosphere.

B.
They absorb carbon from carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

C.
They change carbon dioxide into a form that organisms can use.

D.
They release the carbon that remains in the bodies of dead organisms.

Answer 1

@Astrophysics @welshfella

Answer 2

@G15

Answer 3

I'm pretty sure it's D

Answer 4

medal please

Answer 5

@G15 is right, because decomposers digest the decayed material and release CO2 during their cellular aerobic respiration, therefore 'releasing' the carbon to the atmosphere in the form of CO2

Answer 6

They're right! The answer is D. (p.s. I like Doctor Who too :P)