the people that originally lived and may continue to live in a particular country or region

the process of removing valuable minerals from the earth

the business of attracting and taking care of visitors to a place

a thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year, occurring chiefly in polar regions

Development opportunities and challenges in Northern Canada

Geography

Location and physical characteristics of cold environments

The interdependence of biotic and abiotic components in cold environments

Plant and animal adaptations in cold environments

Value of cold environments

This unit teaches pupils about the location, characterisitics, opprtunities and challenges associated with one global environment, either hot deserts or cold environments. Pupils will also learn about plant and animal adaptation and about issues facing their chosen environment.

Hot desert and cold environments

The people who originally lived in an area

What does the term "indigenous" refer to?

Stopping mining activities to protect wildlife

Mass mineral extraction without consultation

Educational programmes about indigenous traditions

Which activity could threaten indigenous cultures?

They can support limited, sustainable development

They are too dangerous for any human activity

They are all covered by permanent glaciers

Why is the statement "Cold environments cannot support any form of development" incorrect?

Areas that are cold for most or all of the year

Which of the following is an example of a cold environment?

Ground that is frozen for a few months each year

Which human activity threatens cold environments the most?

How can plants survive in cold environments?

It is very sensitive and can be easily damaged

What does 'fragile environment' mean when describing cold regions?

Starter Quiz

What defines a cold environment?