In a cold, waterlogged bog, the rate of decomposition is very slow. Which of the following is a direct consequence of this slow decomposition?

Rapid recycling of nutrients and carbon in the ecosystem.

An accumulation of dead organic matter, such as peat.

Exceptionally high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide above the bog.

An increase in the population of large herbivores.

The removal of decomposers from an ecosystem is described as 'breaking the chain' in the carbon cycle. This is because their absence directly interrupts the:

flow of energy from the sun to producers.

transfer of carbon from producers to consumers.

return of carbon from dead matter to the atmosphere.

conversion of atmospheric oxygen into carbon dioxide.

Herbivores would run out of oxygen for respiration.

The population of producers, which herbivores eat, would likely decline.

Decomposers would no longer be available as a food source for herbivores.

Predators would increase in number due to the lack of decomposition.

They convert sunlight into chemical energy for the ecosystem.

They release carbon dioxide by breaking down dead organic matter.

They fix atmospheric nitrogen for use by plants.

They are the main source of food for all carnivores.

The rate of photosynthesis in plants would dramatically increase.

Herbivores would have an unlimited supply of food.

The amount of carbon dioxide available for producers would decrease.

The amount of oxygen in the atmosphere would increase.