Land Use (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Human activities that reduce natural habitats
Human activities that reduce natural habitats
Building, quarrying, farming, waste disposal
What happens to biodiversity when habitats are reduced?
What happens to biodiversity when habitats are reduced?
Decline in biodiversity
Definition of peat
Definition of peat
Partially decayed plant material
Oxygen level where peat forms
Oxygen level where peat forms
Low oxygen
Type of environment where peat forms
Type of environment where peat forms
Acidic and waterlogged bogs
Why are peat bogs important?
Why are peat bogs important?
Provide vital habitats for various species
Species that benefit from peat bog habitats
Species that benefit from peat bog habitats
Migrating birds and unique plants
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 is released when peat is burned
What is released when peat is burned
Stored carbon dioxide ()
Rate of peat formation vs depletion
Rate of peat formation vs depletion
Forms slowly, depleted faster than it regenerates
Consequence of peat extraction
Consequence of peat extraction
Loss of important habitat