Land Use (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Human activities that reduce natural habitats
Human activities that reduce natural habitats
Building, quarrying, farming, waste disposal
Effect of land use expansion on biodiversity
Effect of land use expansion on biodiversity
Decline in biodiversity
What peat is
What peat is
Partially decayed plant material
Oxygen level in peat-forming environments
Oxygen level in peat-forming environments
Low oxygen
Type of bogs where peat forms
Type of bogs where peat forms
Acidic and waterlogged bogs
Ecological role of peat bogs
Ecological role of peat bogs
Provide vital habitats for species
Why peat bogs are drained
Why peat bogs are drained
For agricultural use
Uses of harvested peat
Uses of harvested peat
Compost and fuel
What burning peat releases to atmosphere
What burning peat releases to atmosphere
Stored carbon dioxide ()
Rate of peat formation vs depletion
Rate of peat formation vs depletion
Forms very slowly, depleted much faster