[Solved] One advantage of field research is that A) random assignment is more likely to be used in field experiments. B) they pose fewer threats to external validity than lab studies. C) participants are more likely to behave naturally in the field than in the lab. D) they face fewer potential ethical problems than do lab experiments. Climate Change: Long-term alteration in Earth’s climate patterns, often attributed to human activities such as fossil fuel combustion, leading to global warming and shifting weather patterns. Peat Formation: The process by which plant material is partially decomposed in waterlogged conditions, leading to the accumulation of organic matter known as peat. Plant Material: Organic compounds derived from plants, including leaves, stems, roots, and flowers, involved in various ecological cycles. Microorganisms: Very small, often single-celled organisms that can be bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa, not visible to the naked eye.