Question

small particles of organic material are called ______.
a. discharge
b. peat
c. detritus
d. brackish
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a b c d

Explanation:

• Discharge refers to the flow of a fluid, not organic particles.
• Peat is partially decayed organic matter in wetlands, not small particles.
• Detritus is defined as small particles of organic material from decomposed organisms.
• Brackish describes water with mixed salt and freshwater, not organic particles.

Answer:

c. detritus