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Flashcards by AbbieMallett, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by AbbieMallett
almost 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Explain the main physical characteristics of polar regions? | -Cold -Little precipitation, mostly snow -Glacial areas covered in ice and frozen soil -Some seasonal change -Growing season in tundra -Winters have few hours of daylight |
| Explain the main physical characteristics of hot arid climates. | -Cold night temp because there are few clouds to keep heat in -Occasional flash flooding -Hot temp (norm over 30 degrees) -Little seasonal change -Little plant, animal and human life in hottest environments -Sometimes less that 250mm of precipitation per year |
| What sort of polar flora and fauna are there in glacial regions? | -Little life apart from some insects, arachnids and mice -Hardy plants close to ground |
| What sort of polar flora and fauna in tundra regions? | -Many animals, insects and birds -Thick layers of fat/fur -Coloured white to camouflage Sedges and moss |
| What sort of hot arid flora and fauna is there in semi arid regions? | -Animals store water in fat and are nocturnal -Collect moisture from air -Dissipate heat |
| What can polar environments climate change lead to? | -Burst lakes due to build up of melt water -Solifluction due to large areas of soil melting and causing landslides |
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