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Explain how peat bogs form.

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Peat bogs form through the accumulation of peat in waterlogged conditions where oxygen levels are low. Growth of sphagnum moss and other vegetation leads to the buildup of organic matter over thousands of years. These wetlands play an important role in biodiversity and carbon storage. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

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