tropical peat swamp forest Flashcards
1
Q
how much of the worlds surface is covered by TPSF?
A
3%
2
Q
how much CO2 is stored in TPSF
A
1/3 of that on the planet
3
Q
why do tropical leave have a high acid content and how does this contribute to peat swamp formation
A
as a defence against predation.
the high acid content prevents them from fully decaying-peat forms
4
Q
by how many mm do they increase in depth each year
A
2-3
5
Q
what is the ratio of organic matter CO2
A
65% organic matter 35% CO2
6
Q
define ombrogenous
A
rain water is the only water that enters the ecosystem
7
Q
define oligotrophic
A
low nutrient area
8
Q
how do they begin to form
A
clay bottom traps water and aquatic plant matter dies and cannot decompose in the conditions
