Glaciated landscapes have unique biodiversity

Question 1

Arctic Tundra ecosystem

Unique biodiversity

Answer 1

Tundra plants adapt to low temp, drying winds and blizzards e.g moss

Endemic purple poppy - follows the sun.

Tundra supports arctic fox.

Question 2

The water cycle

Unique biodiversity

Answer 2

2% earths water is in glaciers. In summer meltwater provides source for settlements down stream creating lakes which can generate hydroelectric power e.g. Alps

Question 3

The carbon cycle

Unique biodiversity

Answer 3

Arctic is carbon sink as cold climate limits decomposition of organic matter.