DEFORESTATION AND PEAT BOG DESTRUCTION GCSE Biology 9-1 | Combined (Revision & Qs)
Humans are lowering biodiversity by carrying out deforestation and destroying peat bogs. In this video, we’ll look at the wider impacts of these practices. Download the accompanying workbook from www.emmatheteachie.co.uk now.
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Peat is taken from the peat bogs and burned or used as compost, releasing CO2.
Deforestation also increases CO2 levels in the atmosphere, as there are less trees to absorb this gas in photosynthesis.
Tropical areas undergo deforestation for 3 things:
1. To make space for cattle
2. To plant rice crops to feed people
3. To plant crops for biofuel
Some effort is happening to stop the destruction of peat bogs - have a look at this article about the closure of peat bogs in Ireland: https://www.theguardian.com/world/201...
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