Cold Environments

Question 1

Tundra and polar

Answer 1

Found in cold environments
Climate – very cold temperatures rainfall is low
Soil – covered by ice sheets so no soil soil in tundra environments is thin and not very fertile
Plants – very few/grows slowly not tall
Animals – polar bears penguins whale seals

Question 2

Cold environments biodiversity

Answer 2

Plants become dormant,small to protect from wind ,shallow roots because of Permafrost
Animals thick fur coat, hibernate, migrate to warmer areas, camouflage

Question 3

Cold environments case study

Answer 3

Alaska
Challenges – extreme climate, and accessibility, building and infrastructure built on stilts
Opportunities – minimal extraction, oil and gas, energy, fishing, tourism

Question 4

Cold environment sustainable management

Answer 4

Built on grovel
International agreements
Role of governments
Conservation groups 
Use of technology