When Discovered in Peatlands,"bog Bodies" Tend to Be Well Preserved

question 23

Multiple Choice

When discovered in peatlands,"bog bodies" tend to be well preserved.The best explanation is that

• A)peat moss is a soil conditioner and pads the bodies so they do not break apart.
• B)the low temperature, pH, and oxygen level of peatlands slow down/inhibit the decomposition process.
• C)peat moss is made up of partially decayed organic matter and animal and plant bodies are organic.
• D)the nitrogen fixing bacteria found in peat moss helps preserve the moss and other organisms.

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