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Geography Revision Flashcards

Tropical rainforests, TDF, Cold and Hot deserts

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Where are cold deserts located ?

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In a band North of the Arctic Circle and South of the Antarctic Circle

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Why are Cold deserts cold ?

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Because they get less concentrated rays of sun and they have a larger atmosphere to travel through.

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Give an example of 1 fauna and 1 flora in cold deserts

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Fauna: Siberian Tiger

Flora: Arctic poppy / cusion plant

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What are the adaptions of these ?

cold deserts

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Fauna:
Siberian tiger - paler stripes, thick fur, blubber, good vision.

Flora:
Cusion plant - Grows close to the ground, traps dust

Arctic poppy - Hairy stems, moves with the sun.

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What is a threat to Cold Deserts ?

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Permafrost

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What is permafrost ?

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A layer of soil under the ground that is permanently frozen

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Which country is experiencing Permafrost ?

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Siberia

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Why is the permafrost melting ?

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Usually due to rising temperatures

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What is a positive effect of the permafrost melting ?

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Unearthing new fossils / potentialy bring back millions of animals.

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What is a negative effect of the permafrost melting ?

( example of a greenhouse gas )

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Plants are releasing more and more Greenhouse Gasses into the air ( such as carbon dioxide )

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How can we manage the permafrost melting ?

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Rewilding - the process of restoring an ecosystem

Painting roads white - the roads that run through areas of permafrost can make it warmer so painting them white could cool them down.

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Where are hot deserts located ?

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Mostly along the tropics of Cancer & Capricorn

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Give an example of 1 fauna and 1 flora in hot deserts

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Fauna: Camel

Flora: Cactus

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What are the adaptions of these ?

hot deserts

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Fauna:
Camel - large padded feet, long eyelashes, humps, light colour

Flora:
Cactus - stems that store water, large root systems, spines

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What is a threat to hot deserts ?

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Desertification

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What is desertification ?

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The process where fertile land becomes more and more like desert

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What is a cause of desertification ?

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Overgrazing / Overcultivation / Drought

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What are some impacts of desertification ?

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Endangered people and animals / soil erosion

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How can we manage desertification ?

A

The Great Green Wall

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What is a positive effect of The Great Green Wall ?

A

Creates millions of jobs / can help combat poverty & equality / improve livelihoods of local community

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What is a negative effect of The Great Green Wall ?

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Lack of involvement / Some countries are experiencing political unrest and conflict

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24
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Where are TRF located ?

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Around the equator

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What is the climate like and why in TRF ?

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hot because they get the more concentrated sun rays and less atmosphere to travel through

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What threat is TRF & TDF facing ?

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Deforestation

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What are some adaptions to the flora in TRF ?

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Stability and resources like drip tips and buttress roots

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What are some adaptions to the fauna in TRF ?

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Communication & food

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Why is deforestation happening ?

A

Logging / Buildings

30
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What are some adaptions to the flora in TDF ?

A

Leaves change colour

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What are some adaptions to the fauna in TDF ?

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Hibination , store food & migration

32
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Why does TDF have seasons ?

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Because of the tilt of the Earths axis

33
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Where are TDF located ?

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located at the mid latitudes between 40-60° north and south of the equator

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How can we manage deforestation in TRF and TDF ?

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TRF : Agroforestry - where crops and livestock are farmed amongst the trees so fewer trees are cut down

TDF : Coppicing - cutting trees and shrubs right back to the ground regularly

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