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The energy released from plant matter when they decay is known as heat energy.

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True

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Solution

The correct option is B
False

The energy released when burning wood, oil, coal or gas is in the form of heat energy. Heat energy can be transferred from one object to another. There is no heat energy released when plant matter decay. Hence the given statement is false.

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