Question

What role does water play in the creation of peat swamp forests? A) Excess water in the soil causes greater rates of decomposition, which leads to peat formation. B) High salinity leads to a decrease in the rates of decomposition, which leads to peat formation. C) Excess water in the soil causes lower rates of decomposition, which leads to peat formation. D) The seasonal presence of water makes the variation in decomposition lead to the formation of peat.

Answer 1

C excess water in the soil causes lower rates of decomposition, which leads to peat formation

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Answer 2

The correct answer is - option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

Forest area where the wetland or waterlogged soil does not allow the organic matter (wood and dead leaves) to completely decomposed, known as the peat swamp forest.

waterlogged soil or excess water in the soil decreases the rate of decomposition of the organic matter and allow to form a thick layer of peat over a longer time frame, this peat is acidic in nature.

Enormous regions of the forests are logged at higher rates. This is the manner by which the water helps in making the peat swamp forests.