The carbon dioxide is produced by two methods naturally, which is either photosynthesis or by decomposition. The indicator thus for the carbon dioxide production be the decomposition most likely.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The carbon dioxide is produced by the process of decomposition and photosynthesis both. But in the process of photosynthesis it is released as a by product which then consumed in the process of respiration. Therefore if there is ample production, it indicated of decomposition. The decomposition is the decaying process of organic matter.