Effects of Humans on the Environment (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards
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Antarctic Treaty purpose
Antarctic Treaty purpose
Reserves continent for peace and science
Krill length in Antarctic waters
Krill length in Antarctic waters
60 mm
Sea ice decline around Antarctic Peninsula (30 yrs)
Sea ice decline around Antarctic Peninsula (30 yrs)
40% decline
CCAMLR stands for
CCAMLR stands for
Convention on Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources
R. ponticum seeds per large bush annually
R. ponticum seeds per large bush annually
1 million seeds
Blanket bog formation conditions
Blanket bog formation conditions
High rainfall, poorly drained soil, acidic conditions
Carbon stored in Flow Country peat
Carbon stored in Flow Country peat
400 million tonnes
Carbon sink definition
Carbon sink definition
Removes CO2 from atmosphere and stores it long-term
Flagship species meaning
Flagship species meaning
Charismatic species used to promote conservation
Wildlife corridors function
Wildlife corridors function
Connect parks/reserves into network for large mammals