Cold Environments key terms

What does permafrost mean?

• A type of fast-growing grass
• A thick layer of soil that stays frozen throughout the year

• A term used in geology to describe volcanic activity
• A rare type of cloud formation

What does biodiversity mean?

• Variety of car models
• Number of stars in the sky
• Different types of rocks in an area

• Variety of plants and animals in an area

True or false? An 'opportunity' is a bad thing.

• True

• False

True or false? A 'challenge' is a bad thing.

• True

• False

What does this picture represent in cold environments?

• mineral extraction (mining)

• fishing

• energy

• tourism

What does this picture represent in cold environments?

• mineral extraction (mining)

• fishing

• energy

• tourism

What does this picture represent in cold environments?

• mineral extraction (mining)

• fishing

• energy

• tourism

What does this picture represent in cold environments?

• mineral extraction (mining)

• fishing

• energy

• tourism

Match the challenge to its description.

• road quality is poor in Alaska

• inaccessibility

• workers can't work outside for long

• Building and infrastructure design

• Triple glazing & raised pipes are needed

• extreme temperature

What does conserve/conservation mean?

• Wasting resources without any concern
• Protecting and preserving and environment.

• Destroying natural habitats
• Ignoring the environment