12 marks
Outline one way that plants are adapted to the climate in cold environments. [2]
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Cold Environments (AQA GCSE Geography)
Topic Questions
21 mark
Give one reason why polar regions have low temperatures throughout the year.
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32 marks
Outline one way that animals are adapted to the climate in cold environments. [2]
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43 marks
Explain why interdependence is important in cold environments? [3]
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51 mark
Identify one characteristic of Tundra environments?
Tundra environments are located within the Arctic circle
Tundra environments are the coldest places on Earth
Tundra environments are mainly found in the northern hemisphere
Tundra environments have year-round ice cover
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19 marks
For cold environments
Using a case study, to what extent have opportunities for economic activity been developed in cold environments?
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29 marks
To what extent are cold environments at risk from economic development, and therefore in need of protection?
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39 marks
Study Figure 10.
Figure 10 – Cold environment
Discuss the challenges and opportunities for development in a cold environment.
Use Figure 10 and a case study.
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16 marks
Study Figure 10.
‘Plants and animals adapt in order to survive in a hostile environment.’
Explain this statement.
Using Figure 10 and your own understanding.
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26 marks
Assess the importance of inaccessibility and extreme temperatures as challenges to development in the cold environment
Use a case study and your own understanding.
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36 marks
Assess the risks that opportunities bring with development of cold environments.
Use a case study and your own understanding.
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46 marks
To what extent have opportunities for economic activity been developed in cold environments? Use a case study and your own knowledge [6]
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56 marks
'Economic development and management of cold environments are not possible'. To what extent do you agree with this statement? [6]
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