Consumers, or heterotrophs, take in food made by other organisms. Then they break apart the food to release its energy. How do these actions of consumers contribute to the carbon cycle? A. Eating and breaking apart food converts carbon to other elements.
B. Eating and breaking apart food converts other elements into carbon.
C. Eating food involves taking up carbon dioxide.
D. Eating and breaking apart food releases carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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1. loamy sand is about 80% sand with 10% clay and defined mostly by sand particles with some clay to provide structure and fertility. the sand particles are easily visible and the soil holds structure but breaks apart easily.

2. scott sand can improve his soil quality by incorporating more silt and organic matter into the soil. peat moss and organic matter can also be incorporated.

c is the correct answer hope this !