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Peat, obtained from Sphagnum moss, is us...

Peat, obtained from Sphagnum moss, is used as

A

fuel

B

manure

C

corrosive

D

both a and b.

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D
Peat consists of deposits of vegetable matter which have accumulated in bogs and swamps and slowly decomposed, becoming somewhat carbonised and compacted. It is dark brown in colour. Peat is built by Sphagnum moss, for this reason, sphagnum is called peat moss. peat is used as fuel and manure.
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