Cold Environments UNIT 1 SECTION B 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyCold EnvironmentsGCSEAQA Created by: kaylzberryyyCreated on: 25-10-21 16:27 How are polar bears adapted to the polar region? Name 2 features and explain. Thick fur: they retain heat with an insulating layer of fat and fur. Black nose and footpads: absorb sunshine. 1 of 13 What are the soils like in the polar region? Permanently frozen in ice. 2 of 13 What are the soils like in a tundra region? They are frozen but in summer they melt closer to the surface. 3 of 13 Name 2 ways how vegetation adapts to tundra environments. Hairy stems help to keep plants warm. Thin and waxy leaves reduce water loss. Flowering and seed formation happens in a short time so that reproduction can take place during short summers. Plants are low growing and cushion like to protect and insulate 4 of 13 Name 3 ways cold environments are at risk from economic activities. Off road vehicle driving Road construction Extraction of resources Oil spills 5 of 13 Name 2 reasons why cold environments need to be protected. They are home to many animals and vegetation. Important for scientific research such as climate change. Their beauty and potential for adventurous activities attract tourists and bring benefits. 6 of 13 Name 3 ways the risk to cold environments can be reduced. The use of technology Action by governments International agreements Conservation groups 7 of 13 Describe an example of technology used to reduce the risk to cold environments. A pipeline transporting oil without affecting the environment with other transportation. 8 of 13 Name a conservation group in Canada. WWF - World Wildlife Fund 9 of 13 Explain 2 things that the WWF does. Works with local communities to manage critical ecosystems. Supports scientific research to help protect important species. Works with oil companies and government regulators to plan for a sustainable future. 10 of 13 Define what is meant by a 'wilderness area'. An unspoiled area that remains unaffected by human activity. 11 of 13 Give two arguments FOR protecting a wilderness area from economic development. They are fragile and are easily damaged by economic activities. Untouched natural environments are important for scientific research. Rare plants and animals will be protected, won't go extinct. 12 of 13 Give two arguments AGAINST protecting a wilderness area from economic development. Cold environments are rich in resources, and these can be taken advantage of. Over 4 million people already live in the Arctic in balance with the environment. Technology now allows cold environments to be exploited with less impact. 13 of 13
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