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The gas released during anaerobic degradation of vegetation may lead to :
The gas released during anaerobic degradation of vegetation may lead to :
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Methane is often called "marsh gas" because it is naturally produced in wetlands through the decay of organic matter in the absence of oxygen.
Updated On: Feb 12, 2026
- Acid rain
- Global warming and cancer
- Corrosion of metals
- Ozone hole
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Anaerobic degradation of vegetation produces Methane ($CH_4$).
Step 2: Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to Global Warming.
Step 3: High concentrations of such hydrocarbons in industrial/polluted contexts are also associated with carcinogenic risks.
Step 2: Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that contributes significantly to Global Warming.
Step 3: High concentrations of such hydrocarbons in industrial/polluted contexts are also associated with carcinogenic risks.
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