B3 4.4 Deforestation and peat detruction

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Created on: 08-05-13 15:17

what does deforestation mean?

many trees are cut down

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why would large scale deforestation occur?

for the use timber and to provide land for agriculture

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name three bad effects of deforestation

it had increased the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere due to the burning of trees / reduced the rate at which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere, by photosynthesis / reduced biodiversity due to loss of food and habitats

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which process removes carbon dioxide from the air?

photosynthesis

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how has there been an increase in methane in the atmosphere?

by more cattle

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what does the destruction of peat bogs and other areas of peat result in?

release of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

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why does this occur?

because the peat is removed from the bogs and used in compost for gardens. the compost is decayed by microorganisms

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which process causes the release of carbon dioxide from peat?

decay by microorganisms

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B3 4.4 Deforestation and peat detruction