ALASKA - COLD ENVIRONMENTS Flashcards
1
Q
MOST ALSASKA IS COVERED WITH WHAt
A
permafrost
2
Q
HUGE VARIATION OF TEMPS BETWEEN MOTH AND SOUTH
A
NORTH - AV . AROUND 12 C
SOUTH . AV AROUND 19 C
3
Q
MUSK OX IS ADAPTED HOW
A
Warm fur. 😒
4
Q
TUNDRA WOLVES ADAPTED HOW 🙁
A
Big feet to to move through snow
short legs and ears to conserve body heat
5
Q
Caribou moss
A
dormant through winter , brown in summer
6
Q
Fishing add how much to economy
A
6 billion 😘
7
Q
how many tourists each yr
A
2 milll
8
Q
building is costs due to
A
permafrost
9
Q
houses are built on stilts why?
A
keep warmth of house away from permafrost.
10
Q
runways are painted what colour to reflect sunlight and provide minimal warming to ground
A
white
11
Q
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