Cold Environments as Human Habitats (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How many people live within the Arctic Circle?
How many people live within the Arctic Circle?
Over 4 million people
What shelters did the Inuit traditionally use in winter?
What shelters did the Inuit traditionally use in winter?
Snowhouses (igloos) or log-and-sod houses
What is a utilidor?
What is a utilidor?
Insulated elevated structure for pipes
Why are buildings raised on piles in permafrost regions?
Why are buildings raised on piles in permafrost regions?
Air circulation prevents permafrost thaw
Which resources are extracted in Siberia?
Which resources are extracted in Siberia?
Iron, silver, copper, gold, coal, oil, gas
What creates the 'triple challenge' for human development in cold environments?
What creates the 'triple challenge' for human development in cold environments?
Permafrost, low temps, short seasons
What temperature increase is predicted for latitudes 40°N-70°N by 2100?
What temperature increase is predicted for latitudes 40°N-70°N by 2100?
5°C to 8°C
What is thermokarst?
What is thermokarst?
Irregular hummocky ground with hollows
What % of species are at risk if temperatures rise more than 3.5°C?
What % of species are at risk if temperatures rise more than 3.5°C?
40-70% of known species
How did indigenous peoples traditionally live sustainably?
How did indigenous peoples traditionally live sustainably?
Low density, taking only needed resources