How is there enough matter and energy in the peat/permafrost system for a zombie fire to burn under the snow and ice?
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What is peat?
A type of rock
Decomposed plant material that is not frozen
Decomposed Arctic animals like polar bears
A type of fungus
What is permafrost?
A technique used in gardening to preserve plants
Frozen layer of soil
A term used to describe a burning fire
A type of moss that grows in cold climates
What causes permafrost to thaw?
Frequent earthquakes
Excessive rainfall
Increasing temperatures
Intense cold waves
Why is permafrost important?
It provides a source of clean drinking water
It stores carbon and supports unique ecosystems
It helps regulate global temperature
It is a barrier against earthquakes
What is stored in peat?
hydrogen gas
nitrogen gas
energy and carbon dioxide gas
oxygen gas
What is photosynthesis?
Process of decomposing organic matter
Process of converting sunlight into chemical energy
Process of erosion
Process of forming peat
What role does photosynthesis play in the formation of peat?
It accelerates erosion
It utilizes volcanic activity
It provides the energy for plants to grow
It directly forms peat
Which process requires oxygen to release energy in the form of ATP?
Fermentation
Photosynthesis
Digestion
Cellular respiration
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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).
Question 10
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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.
Question 11
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How did carbon dioxide enter the peat? Use evidence from the labs to explain your answer. Be sure to mention the process that occurred.
