Extreme Climates 4.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyExtreme EnvironmentsGCSEEdexcel Created by: maddy8488Created on: 01-02-14 13:58 Extreme climates Places where it is extremely cold (polar) or hot and dry (hot arid). 1 of 8 Temperate Climate A climate which is not extreme 2 of 8 Drylands Semi-arid places with 250-500mm rain a year e.g. Sahel 3 of 8 Deserts Truly arid places with less than 250mm rain a year 4 of 8 Desertification The process by which land becomes drier and degrade as a result of climate change or human activities or both 5 of 8 Tundra Places with frozen soil e.g.. Alaska 6 of 8 Glacial Ice covered places e.g.. Greenland 7 of 8 Carrying Capacity The maximum number of people that can be supported by the resources and technology of a given area 8 of 8
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