Svalbard

Question 1

Where is Svalbard?

Answer 1

Island Archipelago,North of Norway, In Arctic Ocean

Question 2

What were the economic opportunities in Svalbard? -give data/numbers

Answer 2

-Fishing: 150 different species of fish Barrents Sea -overfishing is illegal
-Coal mining: 300 coal mining jobs (only 45 people work there now)
-70000 tourists in 2011. This provided 300 new jobs for locals.
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Question 3

What are the challenges in Svalbard?

Answer 3

-3,500 polar bears so guns have to be carried
-Climate: strong winds, -30 degrees Celsius in winter
-Inaccessible: only 40km of roads
Permafrost in Svalbard creates considerable challenges for building and constructing infrastructure.

Question 4

Bearberry plant adaptations

Answer 4

Low growing so protected from winds
Bright berries attract birds so seeds can be spread
Hairy stems insulate plant