Global Ecosystems (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Factor that determines ecosystem type
Factor that determines ecosystem type
Climate
Tundra location (latitude)
Tundra location (latitude)
High latitudes
Permafrost definition
Permafrost definition
Permanent frozen ground
Tundra vegetation type
Tundra vegetation type
Moss and grass
Number of grassland types
Number of grassland types
Two types
Savannah grassland location
Savannah grassland location
Between the tropics
Tropical rainforest location
Tropical rainforest location
Around equator, between tropics
Tropical rainforest climate
Tropical rainforest climate
Hot and wet all year round
Why deciduous trees lose leaves in winter
Why deciduous trees lose leaves in winter
To cope with cold weather
Hot desert latitude range
Hot desert latitude range
15-35° north & south of equator
Hot desert temperature pattern
Hot desert temperature pattern
Very hot day, very cold night
Polar growing season length
Polar growing season length
Very short - about 2 months