Global Distribution fo Cold Environments

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  • Created on: 28-03-14 08:36
When did the last ice age end?
Around 8000 years ago.
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Describe Polar Environments (3 at least).
Most extreme Cold Environment. Temperature drops to -50. Low amounts of Precipitation.
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Give 3 descriptions of an Alpine Environment.
Mountainous areas. Very cold winters with heavy snowfall. Can drop to -10 or less.
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Give an example of where you may particularly find a Periglacial Environment.
Siberia.
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Where would Glaciers most likely thrive out of the main types of Cold Environment.
Most Active Glaciers can be found in Alpine regions.
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Describe Polar Environments (3 at least).

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Most extreme Cold Environment. Temperature drops to -50. Low amounts of Precipitation.

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Give 3 descriptions of an Alpine Environment.

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Card 4

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Give an example of where you may particularly find a Periglacial Environment.

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Card 5

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Where would Glaciers most likely thrive out of the main types of Cold Environment.

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