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Standard XII
Biology
Importance of Bryophytes
Peat, obtaine...
Question
Peat, obtained from
Sphagnum
moss, is used as ______________.
A
Fuel
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B
Manure
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C
Corrosive
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D
Both (a) and (b)
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Solution
The correct option is
B
Both (a) and (b)
Peat forms when plant material does not fully decompose in acidic and anaerobic conditions.
Sphagnum
moss forms peat, for this reason,
Sphagnum
is also called peat moss.
Peat is used as fuel and manure.
So the correct option is D.
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