Polar Tundra Flashcards

Flashcards covering key aspects of Polar Tundra regions, including climate, distribution, human activities, and economic considerations.

Tundra

Areas of permafrost that fringe the ice caps at both poles.

Average Winter Temperature in Polar Tundra

Approximately -40°C.

Average Summer Temperature in Polar Tundra

Approximately +10°C.

Annual Rainfall in Polar Tundra

Less than 100mm annually; classified as polar deserts.

Percentage of Earth's Surface Covered by Polar Tundra

20%

Latitude of Polar Tundra

Above 66° latitude in both northern and southern hemispheres.

Largest Settlement in the Arctic Circle

Murmansk, Russia (300,000 people).

Indigenous Peoples of Northern Canada and Greenland

Inuit

Indigenous People of Northern Europe

Sami

Agriculture in Polar Tundra

Mainly subsistence, with low productivity due to thin, frozen soils.

Common Dietary Practice in Polar Tundra

Mainly meat-based diets due to challenges in crop growth.

Impact of Frozen Ground on Development in Polar Tundra

Restricts the development of buildings, roads & industry and requires tier design adaptations.

Economic Activity during the Summer Months in Arctic Regions

Cruise ship visits provide income through adventure tourism, along with commercial fishing and trade.

Resource Pressure in Polar Regions

Pressure to exploit vast untapped reserves of oil, gas, and other minerals.