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Flashcards in Cold Environments Deck (17)
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1
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What is permafrost

A

where most of the ground is permanently frozen

2
Q

What are the 4 characteristics of polar and tundra regions?

A
  • soils
  • climate
  • vegetation
  • wildlife
3
Q

Where are polar environments found

A
  • Northern Canada
  • Northern Russia
  • Greenland
  • Antarctica
4
Q

Where are tundra environments found

A
  • Russia
  • Canada
    (northern hemisphere)
5
Q

In which ways do animals adapt to cold environments

A
  • Anatomical
  • Physiological
  • Behavioural
6
Q

What is anatomical

A

The body structure

7
Q

What is physiological adaptations

A

The way the body parts function

8
Q

Example of animal adapted to cold environments

A

Arctic wolf

9
Q

Example of plant adapted to cold environments

A

Bearberry plant

10
Q

What is a wilderness

A

an unspoilt and remote region

e.g Antarctica

11
Q

Why should cold environments be protected

A
  • Wildlife
  • Vegetation
  • Adventure activities
  • Scientific research
12
Q

Location of Antarctica

A

67 degrees south
Surrounded by southern ocean
Continent

13
Q

Why do large companies e.g Facebook go to cold environments

A
  • Low environmental impacts
  • Lots of jobs for locals
  • Better economy for public
14
Q

How can technology positively effect the inuit culture

A
  • Scientific discoveries
  • Further development
  • Attract tourism
15
Q

How can technology threaten inuit culture

A

Hard to maintain traditions

16
Q

International agreements to protect Antarctica

A
  • The Antarctic treaty
17
Q

What are 2 conservation groups protecting Antarctica

A
  • Greenpeace

- WWF in Antarctica