Ice Lands 2 Flashcards
0
Q
Tardigrade?
A
Temperatures from above zero to well above the boiling point of water
1
Q
Invertebrate found in Antarctica
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Tardigrade
2
Q
Fish
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Antarctic cod
3
Q
Antarctic cod?
A
25kg - 1.5 metres long
4
Q
Bird
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Albatrosses
5
Q
Albatrosser?
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5’species found in Antarctica 21 in world
6
Q
Mammal
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Crab eater seal
7
Q
Crab eater seal ?
A
Filter crill out of the water through their teeth
8
Q
Pressure on the Antarctic (6)
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Global warming, pollution, over fishing, increased tourism, invasive species and exploration of mineral reserves, oil and gas
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Q
Antarctic treaty system?
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A set of rules to ensure no harm is done to the animals and also to make sure the environment is free from harm
