polar tundra climate Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
locations of the polar tundra
A
north of arctic circle
south of the antarctic circle
2
Q
characteristics of polar climate
A
treeless
hostile populated environment
low precipitation
ground remains frozen - inaccessible to plants
no farming
Inuits survive on fishing, hunting, seals , whales
3
Q
human activity
A
agriculture is low
confined to the coast
subsistence farming - farming for yourself
arable farming not possible - artic diets are meat based
eskimos - igloos in winter
