3 benefits which the economy of the republic of ireland enjoys because of the exploitation of peat?

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3 benefits which the economy of the republic of ireland enjoys because of the exploitation of peat?

question is on page 306 on geo junior certificate geography by liam ashe and kieran McCarthy

2006-09-02 05:55:56 · 3 answers · asked by Caroline C 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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1) domestic uses- heating, cooking, also don't need as much oil.
2) generation of electricity
3) export to other countries
4) peat moss- used in gardens...like to pot plants

2006-09-02 06:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by chloe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Local employment of peat cutters and other workers.
A fuel supply of local origin.
A reduction in the need to import domestic heating fuels.

2006-09-02 08:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Eh??

What the hell are you on about?

Exploitation of peat?

2006-09-02 06:02:34 · answer #3 · answered by Mucking Fagic! 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋