Geography GCSE
Peat
What Peat means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Peat
A type of soil formed from partially decomposed plant material in waterlogged, acidic conditions.
Topics that use Peat
- The UK has its own variety of distinctive ecosystems that it relies on (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Peat in the exam
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