Blanket Bog Flashcards
1
Q
Where are blanket bogs common?
A
In the UK
2
Q
Where do blanket bogs form? (3)
A
In upland areas as mantles of peat over extensive areas. Formed on flat or gently sloping ground with poor drainage
3
Q
What vegetation is found on a blanket bog?
A
bog mosses, heathers, cotton grasses, dwarf-shrubs
4
Q
What feeds blanket bogs?
A
Precipitation
5
Q
What are two characteristics of blanket bogs?
A
Acidic and nutrient poor
