The Partial Decomposition of Plant Remains in an Oxygen-Poor Swamp

question 11

Short Answer

The partial decomposition of plant remains in an oxygen-poor swamp creates a layer of soft, brown material that is not yet coal. This material is known as ________.

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Definitions:

Real Wage

The purchasing power of wages, considering the effects of inflation; the amount of goods and services that can be bought with the wages.

Natural Capital

The world's stocks of natural assets which include geology, soil, air, water, and all living things.

Aptitude

A natural ability or skill that makes it easier for someone to learn certain types of tasks.

Gini Coefficient

A metric used to evaluate the extent of income difference within a community, moving from 0 for full equality to 1 for total inequality.