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← HistoryWhich outcome accelerated decomposition of the HMS Terror?
A)Galvanic corrosion weakened iron fasteners✓
B)Erosion exposed hull's timber structure
C)Rapid oxidation consumed embedded metals
D)Anaerobic decay boosted sulfur production
💡 Explanation
Galvanic corrosion accelerated because dissimilar metals in frigid seawater created electrochemical potential, therefore fasteners weakened and dissolved rather than remaining intact within the otherwise preserving, anaerobic environment beneath ice and silt buildup.
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