svalbard Flashcards
where is Svalbard
-northern hemisphere
-in arctic circle
-archipelago of Norway
mineral extraction
-rich reserves of coal
-enviromental groups are against it
-main economic activity
-more than 30 000 are employed
why is the Barents Sea good
-one of the richest fishing grounds in the world
how many species of fish near Svalbard
around 150
what do tourists visit for
-fjords
-wildlife
-northern lights
how is Svalbard adapted for tourism
-harbour enlarged at Longyearbyen for cruise ships
-provides 300 jobs for locals
how cold can it get
below -30 degrees
what is the frozen ground good for
- good solid foundations
-but if permafrost melts can collapse
how can Svalbard be accessed
by plane or ship
how much road is there in Longyearbyen
50 km
why do services need o be kept off the ground
to prevent them causing any possible thawing of the permafrost
