Read the following paragraph on the formation of peat bogs and match the words from the list below with the numbered spaces - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question 10 - 2011
Question 10
Read the following paragraph on the formation of peat bogs and match the words from the list below with the numbered spaces.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Read the following paragraph on the formation of peat bogs and match the words from the list below with the numbered spaces - Leaving Cert Agricultural Science - Question 10 - 2011
Step 1
Match the words with the numbered spaces (a)
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rainfall
evaporation
1-2m
acidity
8-10m
waterlogging
Step 2
Give an example of (i) an igneous rock
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An example of an igneous rock is granite.
Step 3
Give an example of (ii) a sedimentary rock
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An example of a sedimentary rock is limestone.
Step 4
Give an example of (iii) a metamorphic rock
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An example of a metamorphic rock is marble.
Step 5
In each case, mention an area or county on the island of Ireland where it is commonly found.
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Granite is predominantly found in Wicklow/Donegal. Limestone is found in the Burren region of Clare. Marble can be found in Kilkenny/Galway.
Step 6
Details of any three ways in which rock can be weathered (c)
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Frost action: Water seeps into rock crevices and freezes, expanding and causing cracks.
Chemical weathering: Reactions with substances like acids can dissolve minerals in the rock.
Biological weathering: Roots of plants can grow into rock, leading to breakage over time.
Step 7
Identify the textures of soil samples A, B and C (d)
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Soil A: Clay
Soil B: Loam
Soil C: Sandy Loam
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