cold environments

Question 1

during which season is the soil in Alaska typically frozen?

Answer 1

winter

Question 2

what natural resources extraction is a significant economic activity in Alaska?

Answer 2

oil

Question 3

what is one major transport challenge faced in developing Alaska’s cold environment?

Answer 3

limited road access and the need for ice roads, which are seasonal

Question 4

what role does permafrost play in determining vegetation types in Alaska?

Answer 4

restriction of root growth and drainage, which then leads to the dominance of shallow rooted plants like mosses and lichens

Question 5

what is the term for the permanently frozen ground in Alaska?

Answer 5

permafrost

Question 6

how does permafrost impact human activities like construction in Alaska?

Answer 6

requires specialised building techniques to prevent structure form sinking or tilting as the permafrost thaws

Question 7

what renewable energy source has potential for development in Alaska?

Answer 7

wind power

Question 8

what environmental risk is associated with oil drilling in Alaska?

Answer 8

oil spills that can damage fragile ecosystems

Question 9

what is the usual temperature range during Alaska’s winters?

Answer 9

below freezing (-10 and -30’C)

Question 10

what major challenge for infrastructure development in Alaska due to extreme temperatures?

Answer 10

the freezing and thawing cycles that cam damage roads and buildings

Question 11

what adaptations do animals in Alaska have to survive extreme cold conditions?

Answer 11

thick fur, fat layers, hibernation, migration

Question 12

what makes the provision of infrastructure particularly difficult in Alaska’s cold environment?

Answer 12

the harsh climate, permafrost, remoteness make construction and maintenance challenging

Question 13

what is a key concern related to the loss of wilderness areas due tot the economic development in Alaska?

Answer 13

habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity

Question 14

what industry contributes to Alaska’s economy by attracting visitors to its natural landscapes?

Answer 14

tourism

Question 15

which groups are involved in efforts to protect Alaska’s cold environment?

Answer 15

conservation groups, indigenous communities and government agencies

Question 16

how does permafrost influence the construction of building foundations in Alaska?

Answer 16

buildings must be elevated or have insulated foundations to prevent the permafrost from thawing and causing instability

Question 17

how can fishing activites in Alaska’s cold envrieonment dirupt ythe marine food web?

Answer 17

overfishing can deplete fish populations and disrupt the marine food web

Question 18

how might economic development contribute to the melting of permafrost in Alaska?

Answer 18

construction and industrial activities can increase ground temperatures, leading to permafrost thaw

Question 19

biodiversity in Alaska’s environments is generally ____

Answer 19

low

Question 20

how does Alaska’s remote location affect its accessibility for development?

Answer 20

it increases transportation costs and makes it difficult to deliver supplies and services

Question 21

how do plants in Alaska adapt to survive long periods without sunglight?

Answer 21

they have short growing seasons, grow closer to the ground, and store nutrients

Question 22

what type of environment is Alaska classified as?

Answer 22

tundra

Question 23

where in Alaska are large oil reserves primarily located?

Answer 23

Prudhoe Bay

Question 24

how does Alaska’s climate affect the types of plants and animals that live there?

Answer 24

the extreme cold and short growing seasons limit the variety of species, leading to specialized adaptations