human impact on cold environments Flashcards
1
Q
what is environmental fragility
A
sensitive environment where even the slightest change can have a significant effect
2
Q
what does fragile mean
A
handled with care
3
Q
why are cold environments so fragile
3 reasons
A
slow ecosystem too develop - harsh climate to adapt to . takes time
sensitive to change - plants and animals have adapted to particular conditions
once damaged a ecosystem will take a very long time to recover if ever
4
Q
4 ways cold environments are being managed
A
energy and minerals
fishing
tourism
bioprospecting
5
Q
what is a global common
A
an area of land which in unowned by any specific country
