Understanding Peat Swamp Forests and Their Environmental Impact

What is peat primarily composed of?

• Water and air

• Sand and clay

• Remains of organic matter

• Minerals and rocks

How does the peat swamp forest prevent the decomposition of carbon?

• By exposing the peat to sunlight

• By ensuring the peat remains wet

• By maintaining a high temperature

• By keeping the peat dry

What happens when trees are cut down and trenches are dug in peatlands?

• The peat becomes more waterlogged

• The peat starts to decompose

• The peat becomes colder

• The peat grows thicker

What is a direct consequence of large-scale drainage in peatlands?

• Increase in water table

• Peat dome subsidence

• Decrease in sunlight exposure

• Reduction in carbon dioxide emissions

How do seasonal peat fires affect the environment?

• They reduce greenhouse gas emissions

• They help in carbon sequestration

• They increase the release of greenhouse gases

• They cool down the local climate