Peat forms from the accumulation of:

A) plant material
B) shells of microorganisms
C) iron oxides

Peat Formation

The process by which plant material is partially decomposed in waterlogged conditions, leading to the accumulation of organic matter known as peat.

Plant Material

Organic compounds derived from plants, including leaves, stems, roots, and flowers, involved in various ecological cycles.

Microorganisms

Very small, often single-celled organisms that can be bacteria, fungi, viruses, or protozoa, not visible to the naked eye.