Practice mode Soil Science

Peat soils are absent from Pakistan because they develop only under which conditions?

Correct answer C. Both A & B

Explanation

Peat builds up where plant residues decompose very slowly, typically in cool, wet, waterlogged and acidic environments. Pakistan's warm, dry climate and alkaline soils encourage rapid decomposition, so peat cannot accumulate.

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