Peat means:
Correct answer: C. Both (a) & (b)
- A. A dense accumulation of only partially decomposed plant materials which has formed in wetlands over a period of thousand of years
- B. It collects in still water which does not have enough oxygen to complete the total process of decay
- C. Both (a) & (b)
- D. None of these
Explanation
Peat is formed when plant material accumulates in waterlogged, oxygen-poor wetlands and decomposes only partly over long periods. The low oxygen supply slows complete decay, so both statements are correct.
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