Extreme Climates - Extreme Cold Revision For Geogrpahy Topic 'Extreme Climates' 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographySustainabilityGCSEEdexcel Created by: PeterCreated on: 14-09-12 11:57 Adaptations Of Extreme Cold Houses 1. Steep roofs that allow snow to slide off without damaging the house 2. Poles lifting houses several meters above ground; this ensures that the permafrost does not melt 3. Triple Glazed windows and/or central heating for more technology advanced houses 1 of 4 Clothing Adaptations for Extreme Cold 1. Gore-tex and other new materials are in wide-spread use nowadays 2. Originally, caribou skin clothes and seal skin boots were used; this is because of their high insulation properties 2 of 4 Farming Adaptations in the Extreme Cold 1. Due to lack of sunlight for most of the year and very cold conditions, not many plants are grown. 2. As a result of this, people such as Alaskans hvae become adept fishers and animal hunters, as their main source of food. 3 of 4 Types of Culture in Extreme Cold 1. Yup'ik Totem Poles have attracted people to Alaska for many years 2. Inuit Whaling Ceremonioes are a contraversial topic of conversation, but are still allowed to do so by law 4. Iceland's Rotten shark was a traditional part of their heritage, but is now enjoyed as a commodity to celebrate their heritage 4 of 4
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