Land Use (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which human activities lead to a decline in biodiversity?
Which human activities lead to a decline in biodiversity?
Building, quarrying, farming, waste
What happens as humans expand their use of land?
What happens as humans expand their use of land?
Space for animals and plants shrinks
What is peat?
What is peat?
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?
For migrating birds and unique plants
How are peat bogs being destroyed?
How are peat bogs being destroyed?
Drained for agriculture and harvested
What is harvested peat used for?
What is harvested peat used for?
Compost and fuel
What happens when peat is extracted and used as fuel?
What happens when peat is extracted and used as fuel?
Releases stored into atmosphere
Why is peat extraction unsustainable?
Why is peat extraction unsustainable?
Peat forms slowly, depletes faster