Peat is a mixture of partially decomposed plant and animal material found in waterlogged, acidic, anaerobic environments. people debate whether peat is a fossil
fuel. to be considered a fossil fuel, a material must be of biologic origin, be used as a source of energy, and replenish on a time scale greater than human
lifetimes. peat reserves have declined over time. however, peat harvesters claim that a restoration process
can make peat a renewable resource and allow it to
be classified as a biofuel. the restoration process is outlined in the table.
stages of peatland restoration
stage description
time
rewetting makes surface wet again 3-5 years
renaturation replaces vegetation several decades
regeneration accumulates new peat 100 years or more
which conclusion can be drawn based on the information in the table?
оа.
ов.
peat is a fossil fuel because rewetting it takes only 3-5 years.
peat is a fossil fuel because the total time for restoration is lengthy.
peat is not a fossil fuel because it has blologic origins, making it a biofuel.
peat is not a fossil fuel because humans can promote the replenishment of peat.
ос.
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