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GK QUESTION#3992

Why are species of moss used as fuel?

  1. AProvide bituminous for energy
  2. BProvide peat that have long been used as fuelCorrect answer
  3. CMake a version of coal
  4. DHelp in geothermal energy
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B. Provide peat that have long been used as fuel

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Peat mosses such as Sphagnum contribute to the formation of peat, which has long been used as fuel. This does not mean every moss species produces a useful peat deposit.

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