Why is decomposition necessary for life to continue on Earth?

Answer 1

it returns vital nutrients to the soil and water

viewed as a whole, the planet has a limited supply of many nutrients, they must be constantly recycled

the entire natural world is set up to recycle dead things back into food sources

plants suck up nutrients from soil and use water and light to convert them to energy

animals eat the plants and each other to absorb the nutrients and energy

animals than spread the nutrients back by spreading feces and eventually by dieing

the nutrients than return to the soil and water to be used again and reconnected by the plants using sunlight

the only thing not recycled in the natural world is sunlight, every other form of matter is passed in and out of use by the cycle of life and decomposition

Answer 2

Decomposition is necessary for life to continue on Earth because it breaks down organic matter into essential nutrients that can be recycled back into the ecosystem. This process releases nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus that are needed for plant growth, as well as helps in the breakdown of waste materials. Without decomposition, dead organisms and waste would accumulate, leading to nutrient deficiencies and disrupting the balance of ecosystems.