Land Use (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which human activity does NOT directly reduce natural habitats according to land use impacts?
Which human activity does NOT directly reduce natural habitats according to land use impacts?
Recycling programmes
What is the main consequence of human activities reducing natural habitats?
What is the main consequence of human activities reducing natural habitats?
Decline in biodiversity
What is peat made from?
What is peat made from?
Partially decayed plant material
In what type of environment does peat form?
In what type of environment does peat form?
Low oxygen, acidic, waterlogged bogs
Why are peat bogs important habitats?
Why are peat bogs important habitats?
They provide vital habitats
Which type of species particularly benefits from peat bog habitats?
Which type of species particularly benefits from peat bog habitats?
Migrating birds
What are the two main uses for harvested peat?
What are the two main uses for harvested peat?
Compost and fuel
How are peat bogs being destroyed for agricultural purposes?
How are peat bogs being destroyed for agricultural purposes?
They are being drained
What happens when peat is extracted and used as fuel?
What happens when peat is extracted and used as fuel?
It releases stored
Why is peat use considered unsustainable?
Why is peat use considered unsustainable?
Depleted faster than it regenerates