Polar And Tundra Climates

Question 1

What the characteristics of polar climates?

Answer 1

Most extreme cold environments
In the winter temperatures can reach -50
Snowy images but very dry with relatively low amounts of precipitation

Question 2

What are the characteristics of alpine climates?

Answer 2

Cold areas of land above the tree line (the limit that trees can grow in)
Found at high altitudes - mountainous areas
Any latitude
For every 1000m gained the temperature decreases by 6-10 degrees
Can include glacial and periglacial climates

Question 3

What are the characteristics of periglacial climates?

Answer 3

Temp usually below freezing
Not always covered by ice
Layer of permafrost below surface below surface
High altitudes/ latitudes
Found on fringes of glacial/ polar
During the brief warmer months the active layer melts and allows hardy plants to grow

Question 4

What are the characteristics of glacial climates?

Answer 4

Permanently covered by ice
High altitudes/ latitudes
Land covered by ice sheets or glaciers

Question 5

What are the general characteristics of tundra climates?

Answer 5

Short season of growth
Simple vegetation
Strong winds
Bare landscape