Topic 8: Extreme Climates revision
1. Define ( 2 marks) (p.118)
A) Fauna
B) Flora
2.
(a) Describe the distribution of deserts (2 marks)
Deserts are mainly found in a band ___________ the equator. The
biggest desert in the world is the Sahara in _______________.
(b) Using examples, describe how plants and animals have adapted to
survive desert conditions. ( 4 marks)
Camels have adapted to the hot conditions by having long eyelashes.
These ___________________________________________________.
They also have humps which ________________________________.
Another adaptation is large, leathery pads on their feet which
_________________________________________________________.
Cactus have spikes which ____________________________________.
They can also hold a lot of ____________ inside their waxy skin. The
have _____________________ to attract insects.
3.
(a) Describe the distribution of tundra (2 marks) (p.119)
Tundra regions are found
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
(b) Using examples, describe how plants and animals have adapted to
survive tundra conditions. (4 marks) ( pg. 121)
Caribou –
White fur –
Water loving plants -
( c ) State and explain one change that tundra communities are
vulnerable to. (2 marks) (p.121)
Bursting lakes -
4. Explain how people have adapted to living in extreme cold ( 6 marks)
(p.122)
Buildings –
Transport –
Farming methods –
Clothing –
Energy use -
5. Give examples of traditional culture found in extreme cold
environments (6 marks)(p.123)
6. Explain how people have adapted to living in arid conditions (6
marks) ( p.124)
Buildings –
Transport –
Farming methods –
Clothing –
Energy use -
Answer the following on lined paper
7. Explain the 3 major human threats facing Sahel (6 marks)
8. Explain the 3 major human threats facing Alaska (6 marks)
9. Describe how climate change is likely to affect Sahel (4 marks)
10. Describe how climate change is likely to affect polar regions (4
marks)
11. Describe how sustainable energy is being generated Iceland (3
marks)
12. Explain global actions being taken to protect polar regions (6
marks)