Nature and Distribution of Cold Environments

Question 1

Define cold environment

Answer 1

. Characterised by low temperatures but are varied in their temperature

. No precise definition, as some cold environments are permanently cold, whilst others warm up in the summer months

Question 2

Name four types of Cold environments

Answer 2

. Polar
. Alpine
. Periglacial
. Glacial

Question 3

What do characteristics of cold environments depend on?

Answer 3

. Latitude and Longitude (location)