Cold Environments Flashcards
What is permafrost
where most of the ground is permanently frozen
What are the 4 characteristics of polar and tundra regions?
- soils
- climate
- vegetation
- wildlife
Where are polar environments found
- Northern Canada
- Northern Russia
- Greenland
- Antarctica
Where are tundra environments found
- Russia
- Canada
(northern hemisphere)
In which ways do animals adapt to cold environments
- Anatomical
- Physiological
- Behavioural
What is anatomical
The body structure
What is physiological adaptations
The way the body parts function
Example of animal adapted to cold environments
Arctic wolf
Example of plant adapted to cold environments
Bearberry plant
What is a wilderness
an unspoilt and remote region
e.g Antarctica
Why should cold environments be protected
- Wildlife
- Vegetation
- Adventure activities
- Scientific research
Location of Antarctica
67 degrees south
Surrounded by southern ocean
Continent
Why do large companies e.g Facebook go to cold environments
- Low environmental impacts
- Lots of jobs for locals
- Better economy for public
How can technology positively effect the inuit culture
- Scientific discoveries
- Further development
- Attract tourism
How can technology threaten inuit culture
Hard to maintain traditions
