The Correct Sequence of Formation from Decaying Swamp Plants to the Highest

question 19

Multiple Choice

The correct sequence of formation from decaying swamp plants to the highest grade of coal is:

• A) plants, peat, bituminous, anthracite, lignite.
• B) plants, lignite, bituminous, peat, anthracite.
• C) plants, peat, lignite, bituminous, anthracite.
• D) plants, lignite, peat, anthracite, bituminous.

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Definitions:

Morphological Divergence

Evolutionary pattern in which a body part of an ancestor changes differently in its different descendants.

Lines of Descent

Lines of descent refer to the direct line of ancestry tracing the genetic heritage of an organism.

Eroding Hillsides

Areas where the surface soil has been worn away, often due to water, wind, or human activity, leading to a loss of stability and vegetation.

Shallow Sea

A part of the sea that is not deep, often found near coastlines, where sunlight can reach the seabed, supporting various marine life.