Land Use (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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Which human activity significantly reduces natural habitats?
Which human activity significantly reduces natural habitats?
Building
What is peat?
What is peat?
Partially decayed plant material
In which type of environment does peat form?
In which type of environment does peat form?
Low oxygen, acidic, waterlogged bogs
Why are peat bogs important habitats?
Why are peat bogs important habitats?
They support migrating birds & unique plants
How are peat bogs being destroyed for agriculture?
How are peat bogs being destroyed for agriculture?
They are being drained
What are two main uses of harvested peat?
What are two main uses of harvested peat?
Compost and fuel
What happens when peat is used as fuel?
What happens when peat is used as fuel?
It releases stored CO₂ into atmosphere
Why is peat described as unsustainable?
Why is peat described as unsustainable?
It forms very slowly
What is the main consequence of humans expanding their use of land?
What is the main consequence of humans expanding their use of land?
Decline in biodiversity
How does harvesting peat contribute to climate change?
How does harvesting peat contribute to climate change?
By releasing stored CO₂