Land Use (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What is peat?
What is peat?
Partially decayed plant material
Oxygen level in peat formation
Oxygen level in peat formation
Low oxygen
Where does peat form?
Where does peat form?
Acidic, waterlogged bogs
Why are peat bogs important for wildlife?
Why are peat bogs important for wildlife?
Provide vital habitats for species
Species benefiting from peat bogs
Species benefiting from peat bogs
Migrating birds and unique plants
Human activities reducing habitats
Human activities reducing habitats
Building, quarrying, farming, waste disposal
Effect of habitat loss
Effect of habitat loss
Decline in biodiversity
Why are peat bogs drained?
Why are peat bogs drained?
For agricultural use
Uses of harvested peat
Uses of harvested peat
Compost and fuel
What does peat burning release?
What does peat burning release?
Stored
Climate impact of peat use
Climate impact of peat use
Contributes to climate change
Peat formation rate
Peat formation rate
Very slow
Peat depletion vs regeneration
Peat depletion vs regeneration
Depleted faster than it regenerates