Characteristics of Cold Environments
Students will identify and describe the unique physical characteristics of tundra and glacial regions.
Key Questions
- Explain how permafrost formation dictates the landscape and vegetation of tundra regions.
- Compare the geomorphic processes active in glacial environments versus temperate zones.
- Analyze the challenges presented by extreme cold for human habitation and infrastructure.
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