Question

after gerry mows his lawn, he often puts the grass clippings into his flower garden. how will this affect his garden? it will decrease the amount of carbon in the soil and decrease the amount of carbon dioxide released by decomposers. it will increase the amount of carbon in the soil and decrease the amount of carbon dioxide released by decomposers. it will decrease the amount of carbon in the soil and increase the amount of carbon dioxide released by decomposers. it will increase the amount of carbon in the soil and increase the amount of carbon dioxide released by decomposers

Explanation:

Grass clippings are organic matter. When added to the soil, they decompose. Decomposers break down the organic - matter in the clippings. This increases the carbon content in the soil as the organic matter is incorporated into the soil. Also, during decomposition, decomposers release carbon - dioxide. So, adding grass clippings will increase both the carbon in the soil and the carbon - dioxide released by decomposers.

Answer:

It will increase the amount of carbon in the soil and increase the amount of carbon dioxide released by decomposers.