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Redwolflake15

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Peat formation is the first step in forming the biochemical sedimentary rock called coal. Briefly describe the process of peat formation.

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The ____ orogeny consisted of a series of individual mountain-building events that occurred in different regions at different times.
 A)Nevadan
 B)Franciscan
 C)Cordilleran
 D)Antler
 E)Laramide


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
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Peat forms from vegetation that accumulates in bogs and swamps where the water is deficient in oxygen. Bacteria that decompose vegetation can live without oxygen, but their wastes must be oxidized, and because little or no oxygen is present, wastes build up and kill the bacteria. Decomposition ceases, and the vegetation forms organic muck, which if buried and compressed becomes peat.

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