Peatlands Differ from Other Wetlands in That

question 51

Multiple Choice

Peatlands differ from other wetlands in that

• A)the rate of organic production exceeds the rate of decomposition.
• B)there is no outflow of water,resulting in increasing salinities.
• C)they are seasonal,filling with water during the wet season and drying out during the dry season.
• D)they have a two-way flow of water due to tidal action.

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