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 they decompose in the soil, decomposers break them down. This process adds carbon to the soil and as decomposers respire during decomposition, they release carbon - dioxide. So, adding grass clippings will increase the amount of carbon in the soil and also increase the amount of 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.