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When was Bord na Mona established and by who?
1946 by the government
What is the name of the tool used to traditionally cut turf?
Slean
What will Bord na Mona focus on when they cease peat extraction?
Renwable energy sources such as wind, solar and biomass
Bord na Mona will cease what by 2030?
to extract peat for energy production
Where is Board na Mona located?
Midlands
How many hectares of bogland have been harvested & burned at three power stations
50,000
How deep are blanket bogs?
3-4 metres deep
Where are blanket bogs found
Western countries
How deep is raised bogs?
8 metres deep
What are the two types of bogs?
Raised and blanket bogs
Wind does not play any role in weathering; it only moves materials after weathering has occurred. True or false
False
The ____ help create the materials needed to form soil and the _____ affect how soil is formed.
Processes & factors
Name the 3 ways vegetation influences soil
Plant litter, Soil erosion & Leaching
What is the name of the plant that only grows in acidic soil
Rhododendrons
Name the 3 ways soil influences vegetation
Depth, Acidity & Drainage
Explain the term "Natural vegetation"
Vegetation that grow on their own without any form of human interference.
Which soil is most suitable for pastoral farming?
Gley soils
Where in Ireland could you expect to find peaty soils?
Boggy areas.
Name the 4 types of soils
Podzol, Gley, Peaty & Brown earth
What is the most common soil in Ireland
Brown Earth soils
Name the 3 horizons.
A, B & C
Explain the term leaching
When rain falls, water passes through the soil, washing minerals, humus and nutrients from the A horizion down into the B horizion.
What is humus
A dark, jelly like substance that forms when plants and animals decay and rot.
What percentage of a typical soil sample is water?
25%
Name the five ingredients of soil
Mineral Matter, Air, Water, Humus, Living organisms
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