paper 1 - cold environments Flashcards
1
Q
case study?
A
svalbard
2
Q
3 challenges for development in Svalbard?
A
- extreme temps so outside work is difficult
- pipes have to be heated and raised to they don’t freeze
- inaccessible due to the lack of roads
3
Q
3 opportunities for development in Svalbard?
A
- tourism
- mineral extraction for employment
- fishing for species = employment
4
Q
3 ways plants are adapted for the cold environments?
A
- bright red berries which attract birds
- hairy stems for insulation
- low growing so the wind doesn’t break them
5
Q
3 ways animals are adapted for cold environments?
A
- small ears for less heat loss
- wide paws to walk on ice
- 2 layers of fur for insulation
6
Q
2 sustainable management schemes?
A
- technology - trans alaskan pipeline - transports oils - raised on stilts - allows reindeers to walk under it
- international agreements - allow standards to be set to ensure that economic development does not happen at the expense of the environment
7
Q
2 key differences between the polar and the tundra?
A
polar is -50c with very little plant growth
tundra is -20c with a variety of plants and animals
