Land Use (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which human activity reduces natural habitats?
Which human activity reduces natural habitats?
Building infrastructure
What is the main consequence of reducing natural habitats through human land use?
What is the main consequence of reducing natural habitats through human land use?
Decline in biodiversity
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, waterlogged bogs
What type of bog conditions support peat formation?
What type of bog conditions support peat formation?
Acidic and waterlogged
Which species particularly benefit from peat bog habitats?
Which species particularly benefit from peat bog habitats?
Migrating birds
Why are peat bogs being drained?
Why are peat bogs being drained?
For agricultural use
What are two main uses of harvested peat?
What are two main uses of harvested peat?
Compost and fuel
What is released when peat is burned as fuel?
What is released when peat is burned as fuel?
Stored carbon dioxide
How does peat extraction contribute to environmental problems?
How does peat extraction contribute to environmental problems?
It contributes to climate change
At what rate does peat form?
At what rate does peat form?
Very slowly
Why is peat extraction unsustainable?
Why is peat extraction unsustainable?
It's depleted faster than it regenerates