Cold Environments Flashcards
(17 cards)
Describe the climate in polar areas.
Long, cold winters, windy and very little precipitation.
Describe the soil in polar areas.
Covered in ice all year.
Which plants can survive in polar areas?
Moss, algae and lichen.
Name 2 animals found in polar areas.
- Polar bears.
- Penguins.
Describe the climate in tundra areas.
Cold, windy and little rainfall.
Describe the soil in tundra areas.
High in organic material.
What 2 plants grow in tundra areas?
- Small plants, when the snow melts.
- In mountainous areas, cushion plants grow between the rocks.
Name 2 animals that are found in tundra areas.
- Arctic foxes.
- Polar bears.
Which area contains permafrost?
Tundra
What is permafrost?
The layer of frozen soil under the Earth’s surface.
Name 2 plants that have adaptations in cold environments.
- Cushion plants.
- Lichen.
What adaptation do cushion plants have?
They are compact and low-growing. They trap airborne dust and use it as a source of nutrients.
What adaptations does lichen have?
It doesn’t need soil to grow and can survive beneath snow.
Name 4 development opportunities that cold environments provide.
- Mineral extraction.
- Energy.
- Fishing.
- Tourism.
Name 4 development challenges that can occur in cold environments.
- Extreme temperature.
- Relief.
- Buildings.
- Infrastructure.
Name 4 management strategies in cold environments.
- Technology.
- Governments.
- International agreements.
- Conservation groups.
What are conservation groups?
They can put pressure on governments. Many believe that cold environments should be completely protected from any human activity.
