Cold Environments as Human Habitats (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Population living within Arctic Circle
Population living within Arctic Circle
Over 4 million people
Arctic country with largest population
Arctic country with largest population
Russia with 2,000,000 people
Utilidor
Utilidor
Elevated insulated structure carrying water/sewage/heating pipes
Why buildings raised on piles in permafrost areas
Why buildings raised on piles in permafrost areas
Allows air circulation, prevents permafrost thaw beneath
Thermokarst
Thermokarst
Landscape of depressions with irregular, hummocky ground
Inuit winter transport method
Inuit winter transport method
Dog sleds
Predicted temp increase by 2100 for latitudes 40°N-70°N
Predicted temp increase by 2100 for latitudes 40°N-70°N
5°C to 8°C
% species extinction risk if temp rises >3.5°C
% species extinction risk if temp rises >3.5°C
40-70% of known species
Permafrost carbon feedback
Permafrost carbon feedback
Melting permafrost releases CO2 & methane, accelerating warming
Main economic activities in Alaska
Main economic activities in Alaska
Oil development, mining, fishing, timber, tourism