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When living organisms die they are broken apart by worms bacteria and other organisms to make compost. This process is called decomposition of decay, and it involves some chemical reactions that can take long periods

Which of the following would best allow the organic matter to decay more rapidly?!?!?

When living organisms die they are broken apart by worms bacteria and other organisms-example-1

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Placing the organic matter in a sunny area would allow heat to build up inside and decay more rapidly.

The most decisive factor affecting the rate of decomposition is the ambient temperature.


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Answer:

it would decay faster as heat increases

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