What is peat?
What is permafrost?
What causes permafrost to thaw?
Why is permafrost important?
What is stored in peat?
What is photosynthesis?
What role does photosynthesis play in the formation of peat?
Which process requires oxygen to release energy in the form of ATP?
Essential Question:
How is there enough matter and energy in the peat/permafrost system for a zombie fire to burn under the snow and ice?
How did energy enter the peat/permafrost system and how is there so much energy? Be sure to mention the sun and photosynthesis (hint look at the tilt of the earth recap).
After learning about zombie fires, we have created the claim The rate of decomposition is LOW when it is cold. State and explain one piece of evidence from the labs to support your claim.
How did carbon dioxide enter the peat? Use evidence from the labs to explain your answer. Be sure to mention the process that occurred.