How would you expect decomposition rates in peat bogs to change in places where temperature increases as a result of climate change?

O Decomposition rates will increase because higher temperatures lead to faster decomposition.

O Decomposition rates will decrease because higher temperatures lead to slower decomposition.

O Decomposition rates will increase because higher temperatures will reduce or eliminate oxygen in the bog.

O Decomposition rates will decrease because higher temperatures will reduce the litter amount and quality.

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Annabel Barr

4 April, 12:41

How would you expect decomposition rates in peat bogs to change in places where temperature increases as a result of climate change?

O Decomposition rates will increase because higher temperatures lead to faster decomposition.

O Decomposition rates will decrease because higher temperatures lead to slower decomposition.

O Decomposition rates will increase because higher temperatures will reduce or eliminate oxygen in the bog.

O Decomposition rates will decrease because higher temperatures will reduce the litter amount and quality.

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Cedric Buckley · Answer 1

Decomposition rates will increase because higher temperatures lead to faster decomposition.

Explanation:

A peat bog is a type of a wetland and is songy, soft and is composed of the decaying moss. This moss forms peat that is used as a source o the fuel. And they are all around the world where the cool and rainy temperature is adequate. Hence the decomposition rates would increase when the high temperatures will lead to the faster decomposition of the land will create dryness. As a result of the climate changes taking place the peat blogs are thus not regarded a renewable source of energy.