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The slow rate of decomposition of fallen logs in nature is primarily due to their:

  1. A
    Low cellulose content
  2. B
    Low moisture content
  3. C
    Poor nitrogen content
  4. D
    Anaerobic environment

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Decomposition requires adequate moisture for the growth and activity of microbes. Fallen logs often have low moisture content compared to the surrounding soil or leaf litter, which significantly slows down the decay process.

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The slow rate of decomposition of fallen logs in nature is primarily due to their:
A
Low cellulose content
B
Low moisture content
C
Poor nitrogen content
D
Anaerobic environment

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