Zombie Fires and Arctic Fire Patterns Quiz

Which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as having significant peatland coverage in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Australia

• Russia

• Canada

• Alaska

What is permafrost?

• A mixture of rock, soil, ice, and peat that remains frozen for at least two years in a row

• A type of wetland found only in tropical regions

• A layer of soil that never freezes

• A type of forest soil rich in carbon

Based on the information provided, what might be the environmental impact if permafrost in peatlands were to thaw significantly?

• Large amounts of stored carbon could be released into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

• There would be no impact on the environment.

• The soil would become more fertile for agriculture.

• The peatlands would turn into deserts.

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What do the two circular maps illustrate about peatlands in the far north?

• Much of the peatland is frozen in permafrost

• Peatlands are only found in deserts

• Peatlands are not affected by temperature

• Peatlands are mostly underwater

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What role do peatlands play in the global carbon cycle?

• They store large amounts of carbon, helping to regulate atmospheric CO₂ levels.

• They release oxygen into the atmosphere through photosynthesis.

• They are a major source of fossil fuels.

• They have no impact on the carbon cycle.

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Which animal is specially adapted to survive in the cold, open landscapes of the tundra?

• Alligator

• Caribou

• Jaguar

• Kangaroo

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Click on the main process that adds CO2 to the atmosphere through an abiotic factor.

Click the processes that add CO2 to the the atmosphere through a biotic factor. (3)

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Which of these fluxes REMOVES carbon from the atmosphere?

• Precipitation

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Combustion

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How do living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere in the carbon cycle? (a)  

• respiration and photosynthesis

• decomposition and respiration

Answer explanation

Living organisms return carbon to the atmosphere primarily through decomposition and respiration. Decomposition breaks down organic matter, releasing carbon dioxide, while respiration by animals and plants also emits CO2.