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Cold Environments — Threats & Management

Revise Cold Environments — Threats & Management in Cold Environments for GCSE Geography with 15 exam-style questions and 20 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should be part of a solid GCSE revision cycle.

Sample Flashcards

What is the ANWR debate in Alaska?
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge contains an estimated 7.7 billion barrels of recoverable oil. The debate is whether to drill (economic benefit, energy security) or protect the sensitive ecosystem (caribou, polar bears).
How much has Antarctic tourism grown?
From fewer than 5,000 visitors in 1990 to approximately 74,400 in 2019–20 — mostly on cruise ships. This rapid growth threatens fragile ecosystems.

Exam questions for Cold Environments — Threats & Management

What term describes the process where the Arctic is warming approximately twice as fast as the global average?

  • A. Thermal expansion
  • B. Polar amplification
  • C. The greenhouse effect
  • D. Ice albedo feedback
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Explain why the melting of Arctic sea ice leads to further warming. [2 marks]

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