Land Use (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Human activities reducing natural habitats
Human activities reducing natural habitats
Building, quarrying, farming, waste disposal
Effect of reduced habitats on biodiversity
Effect of reduced habitats on biodiversity
Decline in biodiversity
Impact of land expansion on ecosystems
Impact of land expansion on ecosystems
Disrupts ecosystems and endangers species
What is peat?
What is peat?
Partially decayed plant material
Oxygen level in peat bogs
Oxygen level in peat bogs
Low oxygen
Type of environment for peat formation
Type of environment for peat formation
Acidic and waterlogged bogs
Species peat bogs support
Species peat bogs support
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
Gas released when peat burned as fuel
Gas released when peat burned as fuel
Stored carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Impact of peat fuel on climate
Impact of peat fuel on climate
Contributes to climate change
How quickly does peat form?
How quickly does peat form?
Very slowly
Peat depletion vs regeneration rate
Peat depletion vs regeneration rate
Depleted much faster than it regenerates