Anaerobic (oxygen-free) environment

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Settlers.

Definition

Waterlogged soil conditions that lack oxygen, preventing bacteria from breaking down organic materials like wood and leather.

Exam Context

Anaerobic (oxygen-free) environment appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Viking Expansion (c.750–c.1050), especially Settlers and Viking life in Jorvik.

Viking Expansion (c.750–c.1050)Settlers Viking life in Jorvik

Found in Revision Notes

Viking Expansion (c.750–c.1050)

Viking life in Jorvik

Settlers • Viking life in Jorvik

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