To stabilize the environment in the habitat and enable it to become self-sufficient again, it would be helpful to add
A) nitrates and phosphates to the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
B) producers to absorb excess carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.
C) consumers to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.
D) decomposers to recycle nutrients in the soil and water.

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Adding producers, such as plants, to the habitat will help absorb excess carbon dioxide and produce oxygen through photosynthesis. This will help stabilize the environment and create a more self-sufficient ecosystem. Adding nitrates and phosphates could lead to eutrophication and harm the aquatic ecosystem. Adding consumers without a sufficient producer base would lead to imbalanced populations and potential harm to the ecosystem. Decomposers are already present in most ecosystems and their role in recycling nutrients is important, but it does not directly address the need for stabilizing the environment in the habitat.

To Stabilize the Environment in the Habitat and Enable It