Cold environments Flashcards
1
Q
cold environments distinct characteristics
A
physical characteristics
interdependence of climate, permafrost, soils, plants,
adaptations of animals and plants
issues related to biodiversity
2
Q
opportunities and challenges of ALASKA
A
development opportunities - mineral extraction, energy fishing and tourism.
challenges of developing cold environments - extreme temps, inaccesibility, buildings and infrastructure.
3
Q
why cold environments are at risk from economic development.
A
value of cold environments as wilderness areas and why they should be protected
strategies to balance the needs of economic development and conservation
use of technology, role of governments, international agreements and conservation groups
