Question

How does water logging aid in peat formation?

• A. It limits the supply of oxygen and other nutrients.
• B. It improves the supply of oxygen and other nutrients.
• C. It has hydrogen ions which make the soil acidic.
• D. It acts as a catalyst in coal formation.

Answer 1

The correct option is A It limits the supply of oxygen and other nutrients.

Water logging limits the supply of oxygen and other nutrients to the dead organic matter in the soil. This slows down the bacterial decay making the accumulation of peat is faster. Hence, it favors the process of peat formation and coalification.