Which conditions inhibit decomposition and let organic matter build up?
AHigh oxygen and warmth
BLow temperature and anaerobiosis
CWarm and moist conditions
DNitrogen-rich moist litter
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Low temperature and anaerobiosis
Cold and lack of oxygen slow microbes, so dead organic material accumulates.
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