environments found at higher latitudes and higher altitudes; they include polar, tundra and alpine biomes

a global land area that is characterised by its plants, animals and climate

the angular distance of a place north or south of Earth's Equator

a vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where vegetation growth is hindered by extreme low temperatures and short growing seasons

the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more

Location and physical characteristics of cold environments

Geography

The interdependence of biotic and abiotic components in cold environments

Plant and animal adaptations in cold environments

Development opportunities and challenges in Northern Canada

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

Ice sheets, extremely low temperatures, and strong winds

What are the main physical characteristics of polar regions?

Cold environments are biomes found at high {{}} and/or high altitudes. They include polar, tundra and alpine biomes.

Which two continents contain large cold environments?

High amounts, similar to tropical rainforests

How much precipitation do cold environments typically receive?

A region with low temperatures, ice, and permafrost

Which of the following is a cold environment?

What is a key characteristic of the tundra biome?

What type of precipitation is common in cold environments?

Location and physical characteristics of cold environments

Lesson outcome