I'm going to need more information on this, though. Sorry.
Answer:
The archaeologist had to<u><em> LAY</em></u> the delicate fragments of carefully onto the display table so that they could be photographed and cataloged.
Explanation:
answer:
d
why:
it states in passage two that "As the plant and animal matter decays, it releases nutrients into the soil. Then, it is absorbed by the roots of living plants and turned into food for the plant." -also you spelled will wrong :)