L2 - Copycat Constructs

Question 1

How have farming methods adapted to the extreme environment of Siberia?

Answer 1

Less reliance on agriculture (permafrost) and shift in focus to animal rearing. Ultra-violet lamps and greenhouses used for any crops.

Question 2

How have building styles adapted to the extreme environment of Siberia?

Answer 2

Building are on stilts (avoid instability in summer) and tend to have a steep pitched roof (snow falls off)?

Question 3

How has transportation been adapted to the extreme environment of Siberia?

Answer 3

Vehicles have snow chains for extra grip and sometimes are left on (in case they don’t start again)

Question 4

How has clothing been adapted to suit the extreme environment of Siberia?

Answer 4

Hats and coats utilize adaptations of nature - using hollow fur coats which help insulate. Snow shoes provide larger surface area for walking on snow.

Question 5

How has energy production and use been adapted to suit the extreme environment of Siberia?

Answer 5

Energy pipelines are on stilts to protect against melting permafrost. Preferably use geothermal energy if available as its easier.

Question 6

What percentage of the Sakha Republic is covered in permafrost?

Answer 6

40%

Question 7

What are the average winter temperatures in the Sakha Republic (Siberia)?

Answer 7

-35oC

Question 8

How have flora adapted to this extreme environment?

Answer 8

• Thick bark (strong wind).
• Evergreen needle leaves (all year round
  photosynthesis and limits transpiration water loss).
• Cone shaped (snow falls off)

Question 9

How have fauna adapted to this extreme environment?

Answer 9

• Caribou have hollow hair (insulation)
• and wide feet (surface area for snow walking)
• Foxes and Rabbits have small ears (limit heat loss)
• and white fur (camouflage)

Question 10

Who are the indigenous population of the Sakha Republic (Siberia?)

Answer 10

Yakuts (as region also known as Yakutia)