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Peatlands Flashcards

1
Q

What is Peat

A

Peat is partially decomposed plant material which has been composed under waterlogged conditions it is mostly black in colour

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2
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What colour is Peat

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Black

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3
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What is Peat important for

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Scientific research

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4
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At what rate does Peat grow

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Very slowly around 1 cm every 10 years

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5
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What found in peat tells us about the climate over centuries 

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Pollen and plant seeds

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6
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What does peat form for animal and plants

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Unique habitats for many animals and plants that would really be fined in any other environment

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7
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Give two examples of PEAT in Northern Ireland

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Peatlands park in Dungannon
staircase to heaven ciulcagh mountain Fermanagh

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8
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Name 6 animals found in peatland areas

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Frog, pond skater, hen Harrier, skylark, Snipe, curlew, Bettie, badger, Hair, wrath spider, rabbit, gross gross, Fox, meadow pipit

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9
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Name six plants found in peatland areas

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Sphagnum moss, bladder wart, Sundew, Bog-cotton, Heather, sedges and grasses

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10
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He takes a very long time for Pete to

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Grow back a After being destroyed

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11
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What word means it will run out

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Finite

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12
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Peat is a x -xxxx source

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Finite

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13
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What percentage of peat bogs have been destroyed since 1850

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96%

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14
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Name three things Peat is used for

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Farming land Is drained and peat is dried out
Farmers to grow crops
Garden shops

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Three reasons Peat is under threat

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Dumping rubbish, grazing sheep, draining for planting trees or forests

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16
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What is the law around Peat to protect it

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No one can drain or cut Peat or plant trees without permission they can be prosecuted for dumping waste for damaging peat

17
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What does ASSI stand for

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Areas of special scientific interest

18
Q

Peat can be given what to be protected by the law

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Special designation

19
Q

What is there a peatlands park to stop people walking over the peak and trampling rare species or compacting repeat

A

Wooden walkways

20
Q

What are along the wooden walkways to educate the public

A

Information boards

21
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What are the five W

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