Soil contains many nutrients. How do nutrients get into the soil?

A. Some of the Sun's light changes into minerals and other nutrients.

B. Plants excrete wastes through their roots, and this fertilizes the soil.

C. Decomposers break down dead plants and animals. They return the nutrients to the soil.

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C. Decomposers break down dead animals and plants. They return the nutrients to the soil.

Soil contains many nutrients. How do nutrients get into the soil?A. Some of the Sun's light changes into minerals and other nutrients.B. Plants excrete wastes through their roots, and this fertilizes the soil.C. Decomposers break down dead plants and animals. They return the nutrients to the soil.