Question

1. where does the carbon in a tree go after the tree dies? a. stays in the tree b. back to the leaves c. to the nearest waterway d. decomposers use it for energy and release carbon dioxide

Explanation:

When a tree dies, decomposers such as fungi and bacteria break - down the organic matter in the tree. They use the carbon - containing compounds for energy and release carbon dioxide as a by - product through respiration. The carbon does not stay in the tree indefinitely, nor does it go back to the leaves or to the nearest waterway in the context of decomposition.

Answer:

d. Decomposers use it for energy and release carbon dioxide