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Questions about Peat and Permafrost (4.1)

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Question 1

1.

Decomposition  is__________ at cold temperatures

Question 2

2.

Peat forms when plants die and do not decompose

True

False

Question 3

3.

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

True

False

Question 4

4.

Peat stores very LITTLE energy

True

False

Question 5

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

True

False

Question 6

6.

In zombie fires, what gas is released?

oxygen

carbon dioxide

hydrogen

nitrogen

Question 7

7.

Permafrost is thawing in the Arctic because of global warming

True

False

Question 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

Question 9

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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

Question 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