Case Study: Biodiversity Change at Kinder Scout (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How does UK peat carbon storage compare to forests of Britain and France combined?
How does UK peat carbon storage compare to forests of Britain and France combined?
UK peat stores more carbon
What is the elevation of Kinder Scout above sea level?
What is the elevation of Kinder Scout above sea level?
636 metres
How old is the blanket peat bog at Kinder Scout?
How old is the blanket peat bog at Kinder Scout?
7,000 years old
How many cotton grass pods did rangers plant in 2011?
How many cotton grass pods did rangers plant in 2011?
Nearly half a million
How many small dams have rangers built in erosion gullies at Kinder Scout?
How many small dams have rangers built in erosion gullies at Kinder Scout?
Over 6,000
Which ecosystem service category includes soil formation and nutrient cycling?
Which ecosystem service category includes soil formation and nutrient cycling?
Supporting services
Which bird species is threatened by peat bog drainage at Kinder Scout?
Which bird species is threatened by peat bog drainage at Kinder Scout?
Golden plover
How long is the fencing planned to remain in place to exclude sheep?
How long is the fencing planned to remain in place to exclude sheep?
15 years
What vegetation result was achieved after six years of restoration?
What vegetation result was achieved after six years of restoration?
Near complete vegetation cover
How many of the 24 ecosystem services were degraded according to the MEA?
How many of the 24 ecosystem services were degraded according to the MEA?
15 services