Extreme Environments

Question 1

What are biomes and ecosystems

Answer 1

Biome - an area that is classified according to what species live there
Ecosystem - the name given to plant and animals that are found in a particular location

Question 2

The characteristics of Antarctica and the Arctic

Answer 2

Antarctica - the coldest, dryest, and windiest place on Earth, no one lives there full time
The Arctic - gets lots of sunlight in the summer due to the Earths tilt, made of ice

Question 3

The opportunities and challenges faced by people exploring and living in cold environments

Answer 3

Mineral extraction, energy, fishing and tourism

Question 4

The Antarctic Treaty

Answer 4

Signed in Washington on December 1 1959 by the 12 countries whose scientist became active in Antarctica

Question 5

The adaptations plants and animals make to survive in hot deserts

Answer 5

Plants - have a wavy layer of skin to prevent water loss
Animals - camels have an extra layer of eyelashes to prevent sand getting in their eyes

Question 6

The opportunities and challenges faced by people exploring and living in hot deserts

Answer 6

Low water supply and extreme heat

Question 7

Understanding desertification and how it is managed

Answer 7

Desertification - when productive land turns into a desert
Manage - land needs to be managed sustainably

Question 8

How does global atmospheric circulation contribute to the location of global biomes

Answer 8

Global atmospheric circulation creates winds across the planet and leads to areas of high rainfall