The Flow Country peatlands in Caithness and Sutherland, Scotland. K B, Unsplash

How much do you know about peatlands?

Take our quiz to find out!

24 May 2024

Wet, boggy and filled with some of the most unique flora and flora on the planet, peatlands are fascinating ecosystems – but how much do you really know about these irreplaceable landscapes?

Ahead of GLF Peatlands 2024, we’ve made this short quiz to test your peatland knowledge. You’ll be quizzed on peat formation, the threats peatlands face and the incredible climate solutions they offer.

So, grab your wading boots and click below to explore the watery world of peatlands!

<section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>What is the key ingredient in peat, the organic material that builds up in peatlands?</h3><ul><li>Hard gravel and stones</li><li>Partially decomposed plant matter </li><li>Sand and rocks</li><li>Clay</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Peatlands are a type of… </h3><ul><li>Grassland</li><li>Wetland</li><li>Desert</li><li>Forest</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Peatlands store a significant amount of the world's carbon, despite covering only a small area. Roughly what percentage of the world’s soil carbon do they hold?</h3><ul><li>2%</li><li>16%</li><li>44%</li><li>65%</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Where are the world's largest tropical peatlands? </h3><ul><li>Brazil</li><li>The United Kingdom </li><li>The Democratic Republic of Congo</li><li>Indonesia</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Peat forms very slowly. How long does it typically take to create just one centimeter of peat?</h3><ul><li>A few months</li><li>10 years</li><li>100 years</li><li>1000 years</li></ul></section><section data-block="SingleChoice"><h3>Peatlands around the world are under threat from human activity. What is one of the most common forms of human impact on these wetlands? </h3><ul><li>Drainage for land use change</li><li>Planting trees</li><li>Light pollution</li><li>Excessive use of fertilizers</li></ul></section>

Topics

landscape restoration, peatlands, wetlands

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