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Which statement is most accurate regarding the effect of decomposition on soil?

A.
Decomposition destroys soil.

B.
Decomposition adds nutrients to soil.

C.
Decomposition contaminates healthy soil.

D.
Decomposition removes oxygen and nitrogen from soil.

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it’s B because all the minerals and the things in the decomposition adds nutrients
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Answer: B

Explanation: It doesen't destroy, doesen't remove ooxygen and nitrogen, and it might contaminate healthy soil in some specific things but most likely not so that leaves B and we know when something dies and decomposes the nutrients from the body is spread to the ground, bugs, and other animals.

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