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Questions about Peat and Permafrost (4.1)
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Decomposition is__________ at cold temperatures
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Peat forms when plants die and do not decompose
True
False
Peat is found in trees and in tropical climates like Amazon Rainforest
True
False
Peat stores very LITTLE energy
True
False
Permafrost is a frozen layer of dead plants and soil. It must be frozen for at least 2 years
True
False
In zombie fires, what gas is released?
oxygen
carbon dioxide
hydrogen
nitrogen
Permafrost is thawing in the Arctic because of global warming
True
False
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
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
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