Peat Mosses Are Currently Harvested and Used ________

question 58

Multiple Choice

Peat mosses are currently harvested and used ________.

• A) as soil additives to increase water retention
• B) as soil additives to increase soil acidity
• C) as packing material for live specimens
• D) in the production of Scotch whisky
• E) All of these are current uses for peat mosses.

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