Cold Environments Flashcards
Plant adaptions of the Arctic Poppy
Arctic Poppy:
Track the sun
Low growing
Shallow roots
grow horizontally
Where are polar areas distributed
High latitude
Animal adaptations in tundra environments
Thick insulation
camouflage
Hibernation
Animals from tundra environments
Arctic fox
Caribou
Snowy owl
Arctic tern
What is meant by the term heliotrope
Plant tracks the sun by turning its head
Example of polar plants
Mosses
lichen
algae
Antarctic hairgrass
Animals in polar environments
Antarctic krill
orcas
southern elephant seals
Animal adaptations in polar environments
Thick blubber
dense feathers
sharp teeth
Where is Alaska
Northwest of north America.
Largest state in the us
Separate from the rest of the US by Canada
Opportunities in Alaska
Mining- coal, copper, silver, zinc,value over 2.2 million
Energy production- prudhoe bay oil hub, trans Alaskan pipeline-800 miles
Fishing- employs 100000 people 10% jobs in Alaska,6 billion to states economy, salmon, crab, pollock
Tourism in Alaska
-2 million tourists annually
-Major employer
-arrive by cruise ships
-skiing, dog sledging, wildlife viewing, adventure sports
Disadvantages in Alaska
-Extreme temperatures = can go below -30
-accessibility = 21 hours by road, food prices increase
- infrastructure = expensive as frozen ground
