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Geography Paper 1 - Living with the physical environment
Polar and tundra enviroments
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What are the learning objectives for today's lesson?
Characteristics and adaptations of
polar
and
tundra
environments
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What does "characteristics" refer to in the context of polar and tundra environments?
Climate
,
soil
,
plants
,
animals
, and
people
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What is the climate like in polar regions?
Very cold, below
freezing
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What temperatures can polar winters drop to?
Minus 40
degrees Celsius
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What is the maximum temperature that polar regions can reach?
Minus 90 degrees Celsius
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What covers polar areas, preventing soil exposure?
Ice sheets
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Name two types of plants found in polar regions.
Lichens
and
mosses
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What animals are commonly found in polar regions?
Polar bears
,
penguins
,
whales
, and seals
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How populated are polar regions?
Mostly
uninhabited
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Who lives in the Arctic region?
Indigenous
people and a few scientists
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What is the climate like in tundra regions?
Slightly warmer, can reach up to 10
degrees Celsius
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Describe the soil in tundra regions.
Thin,
acidic
, and not very fertile
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What types of plants are found in tundra regions?
Hardly any
shrubs
, grasses, or
mosses
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Name two animals found in tundra regions.
Lemmings
and
wolves
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Who lives in tundra regions?
Indigenous
people and
oil and gas workers
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What do both polar and tundra environments have in common?
Low
precipitation
and well-defined
seasons
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What is permafrost?
A layer of frozen ground in both
environments
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When does most growth occur in polar and tundra environments?
During the short
warm period
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What feature helps cotton grass survive in winter?
Low-lying
structure covered by snow
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How does cotton grass disperse its seeds?
Seeds
scatter
in the wind
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What adaptation helps cotton grass reduce water loss?
Narrow
leaves
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How is cotton grass adapted to a short growing season?
It has a
short life cycle
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What feature of cotton grass helps reduce heat loss?
Dense flower heads
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How do darker leaves benefit cotton grass?
They
help
absorb
energy
from
the
sun
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What is a key adaptation of polar bears for camouflage?
White appearance
on snow and ice
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How do polar bears insulate against the cold?
Thick layer
of fat and fur
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What adaptation minimizes heat loss in polar bears?
Small
surface area to volume ratio
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How does a polar bear's coat help after swimming?
Greasy
coat sheds water
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What adaptation helps polar bears on ice?
Large feet for grip and
load distribution
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What is the purpose of the video mentioned at the end?
To subscribe for more
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content
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