Why are bogs so common in Estonia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Flat land, poor drainage and a humid climate keep water on the surface
- Step 1: Mires cover a large part of the country. Step 2. Peat has built up over thousands of years. Answer: Flat land, poor drainage and a humid climate keep water on the surface. Why not the others: The other conditions would not produce bogs.
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