Peat Flashcards

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1
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What type of natural resource is peat

A

Peat is a non renewable resource

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2
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Where is peat cut from

A

Cut from bogs

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3
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Name 2 types of bogs

A

Raised and Blanket bogs

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4
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What are raised bogs

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Raised bogs occurs mainly in the midlands
Around 8mmetres deep
Family owned and industrial exploitation

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What are blanket bogs

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Blanket bogs occur mainly in the western parts.
Around 3 - 4 metres deep
Family owned and harvested

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