Cold Environments Flashcards
1
Q
What is a cold environment?
A
They are characterised by barren landscapes, glaciers and huge ice sheets. The average monthly temperature is always below 0°C
2
Q
Where do cold environmnets usually reside?
A
Cold environments are found at higher latitudes and higher altitudes. They include polar, tundra and mountain, or alpine, biomes and in the middle of contienents or countries
3
Q
How does continentiality affect cold environments
A
Heat is unable get into the area and heat it
