ELSS - Flow Country, Northern Scotland - Management of Water and Carbon Cycle CS Flashcards
1
Q
What is this Peat bog known for?
A
- Largest in the world
- RAMSAR site
2
Q
What is precipitation like here?
A
High in the highlands
3
Q
Where did the sediment come from?
A
- Last glacial period
- Melting glaciers
4
Q
What plants can survive the conditions of peat?
A
- Cotton grass
- Sphagnum moss
5
Q
How does peat form?
A
- Due to the accumulation of remains in a waterlogged
6
Q
What prevents further decomposition?
A
- Release of hydrogen ions
7
Q
How deep can blanket bog get?
A
10 m
8
Q
How much carbon stored in this peat?
A
3x all British woodlands
