Question

a big tree falls over in a forest. over time, what happens to the nutrients in the tree? the nutrients disappear completely. the nutrients are absorbed by the sun. the nutrients are stuck in the tree forever. the nutrients are broken down by decomposers.

Explanation:

In ecosystems, decomposers (like fungi, bacteria) break down dead organic matter (the fallen tree). Nutrients don't disappear, the sun doesn't absorb them, and they aren't stuck forever. Decomposers recycle nutrients back into the soil. So the correct option is the one about decomposers.

Answer:

The nutrients are broken down by decomposers.