Question

How does soil convert the organic matter back to CO2?

A. through corrosion

B. through photosynthesis

C. through litterfall

D. by decomposing it

E. by human activities only

Answer 1

D. by decomposing it

Answer 2

D. by decomposing it

Step-by-step explanation:

The organic matter that goes into the soil is converted back into the environment as CO2 thanks to the help of different microorganisms like bacteria, or other organisms like fungus, worms and insects that feed on the organic matter and as residual for that feeding they excrete CO2 and other nutrients for the soil.