Questions about Peat and Permafrost (4.1)
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10 questions
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Decomposition is__________ at cold temperatures
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Peat forms when plants die and do not decompose
Peat forms when plants die and do not decompose
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Peat is found in trees and in tropical climates like Amazon Rainforest
Peat is found in trees and in tropical climates like Amazon Rainforest
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Peat stores very LITTLE energy
Peat stores very LITTLE energy
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Permafrost is a frozen layer of dead plants and soil. It must be frozen for at least 2 years
Permafrost is a frozen layer of dead plants and soil. It must be frozen for at least 2 years
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In zombie fires, what gas is released?
In zombie fires, what gas is released?
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Permafrost is thawing in the Arctic because of global warming
Permafrost is thawing in the Arctic because of global warming
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Why is there so much peat in the Arctic?
Why is there so much peat in the Arctic?
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Why do zombie fires tend to occur more often when the Arctic experiences warmer-than- normal summers?
Why do zombie fires tend to occur more often when the Arctic experiences warmer-than- normal summers?
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What significant environmental concern is associated with zombie fires?
What significant environmental concern is associated with zombie fires?