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Questions about Peat and Permafrost (4.1)

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Pitanje 1

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Pitanje 2

2.

Peat forms when plants die and do not decompose

Tačno

Netačno

Pitanje 3

3.

Peat is found in trees and in tropical climates like Amazon Rainforest

Tačno

Netačno

Pitanje 4

4.

Peat stores very LITTLE energy

Tačno

Netačno

Pitanje 5

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Permafrost is a frozen layer of dead plants and soil. It must be frozen for at least 2 years

Tačno

Netačno

Pitanje 6

6.

In zombie fires, what gas is released?

oxygen

carbon dioxide

hydrogen

nitrogen

Pitanje 7

7.

Permafrost is thawing in the Arctic because of global warming

True

False

Pitanje 8

8.

Why is there so much peat in the Arctic?

The Arctic was once a kelp forest.

There used to be a lot of plants in the Arctic. These plants died and eventually became peat

When animals like polar bears die their remains are broken down and become peat

Bacteria in the ice die and turn into peat

Pitanje 9

9.

Why do zombie fires tend to occur more often when the Arctic experiences warmer-than- normal summers?

increased lighting strikes

thawing permafrost

human interference

enhanced fire prevention measures

Pitanje 10

10.

What significant environmental concern is associated with zombie fires?

rapid soil cooling

mass migration of animals

decline in global temperatures

release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere