B3 - Peat Bogs Flashcards
1
Q
How is peat formed?
A
The plants don’t decay as they don’t have enough CO2.
They partially rot, forming peat.
2
Q
Why would bogs be drained? [2]
A
1) to obtain peat for fuel/compost.
2) for farmland.
3
Q
Why are peat bogs important to the environment?
A
They are carbon sinks.
4
Q
What happens when a peat bog is drained?
A
CO2 is released into the atmosphere.
5
Q
How can we prevent peat bogs being drained?
A
By using peat-free compost to reduce the demand.
6
Q
Describe a peat bog [2].
A
Acidic & waterlogged.
