In 1960, David Latimer planted seedlings in a jug that has not been opened since. The plants have grown and thrived in this environment. David only has to place the jug in sunlight for a couple of hours a day to allow energy to enter the system. By sealing the jug, David created a closed environment where no molecules or matter can enter or leave the system. This type of closed system is known as a terrarium. If no nutrients (food, water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, etc.) can enter or leave the system, which claim would explain why the ecosystem has been able to thrive for many years? A This is not possible as plants only carry out photosynthesis and would not be able to provide the nutrients needed for their survival. B There are microscopic organisms living in the soil to provide carbon dioxide and water to the plants to use for photosynthesis. C The system is reusing the atoms from the molecules already in the system to carry out photosynthesis and cellular respiration. D Plants only need energy from the sun to survive; no matter is necessary for plants to carry out photosynthesis.