Researchers studied a typical hardwood forest containing a variety of trees, other plant species, fungi, and animals. The atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations around the forest were measured in the middle of the day. The carbon dioxide concentration was lowest right next to the forest and steadily increased as the researchers measured farther away from the forest. Explain how this observation supports the Law of Conservation of Mass.

Group of answer choices

The carbon released by animals through cellular respiration is used by the trees to create food necessary for growth and maintenance

The carbon released into the atmosphere by decaying organic matter is increases as you move further away from the forest.

The carbon released by plants through photosynthesis is quickly cycled through the cellular respiration of animals.

The amount of carbon burned by fossil fuels decreases further away from the forest.