Subsidence in Areas Underlain by Organic (Swampy)soils Is Due in Part

question 82

Multiple Choice

Subsidence in areas underlain by organic (swampy) soils is due in part to

• A) a high water table.
• B) bacterial decomposition of organic material to CO₂.
• C) infusion of CO₂.
• D) irrigation.
• E) river flooding.

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