B18.4 Deforestation and peat destruction Flashcards

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What are the 3 main reasons for deforestation?

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To grow stable food such as rice or ingredients such as palm oil
To rear more cattle particularly for the beef market
Grow crops that can produce biofuel

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How does deforestation lead to more CO2 in the atmosphere?

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Burning the trees leads to an increase in CO2 from combustion
After deforestation the dead vegetation decomposes and microorganisms use up O2 and release more CO2 into the atmosphere

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What is a peat?

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Made up of plant material that cannot decay because the conditions are very acidic

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What are the uses for peat?

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Burnt as a fuel

Used to improve the properties of the soil and provide an ideal environment for seed germination

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