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Natural Resources — Test

Question 4 • Earth and Space Science

If the peat bog’s temperature increased to 22°C , which outcome is most likely?

Answer
A
Methane production would stop entirely due to the higher temperature.
B
Methane production would stay low and microbial activity would remain unchanged.
C
DOC loss would decrease and methane production would drop further.
D
DOC loss would increase, and methane production might approach that of wetland sediment.

Explanation

A warmer temperature generally increases microbial activity and the breakdown of organic matter in peat. That would increase DOC loss and could also raise methane production, potentially bringing it closer to the level in wetland sediment. Higher temperature would not be expected to stop methane production entirely.

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