WorksheetsPeat JC
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Peat is considered to be:
Renewable
Non Renewable
Both
This type of bog has a depth of 3 metres
Blanket
Raised
Lowered
Even
These bogs are largely found on the west coast of Ireland on mountain slopes
Raised
Blanket
Duvet
Lowered
The following are vital in the formation of Peat :
Vegetation
Rainfall
Low or no oxygen
Excellent drainage
Traditionally people harvested turf by hand using a:
Slán
Seán
Sleán
Slán go fóill
The Irish government set this up in 1946 to manage the exploitation of peat
Bord mill
Bord na mona
Bord Bia
Bord gais
AN environmental negative of using Peat is
Helps the ESB
Acid rain
Generates income
Provides jobs
Bogs are suitable sites for wind farms
True
False
Bogs are a fantastic:
Carbon Store
Place to grow crops
Area for Biodiversity
Place to visit for a week long holiday
Bord na mona now aims to:
Promote renewable energy and use all the peat up as soon as possible
Preserve bogs but use all the peat up for energy
preserve bogs and invest in renewable energy sources
Promote wind turbines and use of fossil fuels
