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The physical characteristics of extreme environments

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Directly related questions

.2.bp.5a:
Referring to the graph, describe the changes in the terminus of the Santa Rosa glacier from 1970–2000.
.2.bp.5b:
Explain the processes involved in the advance and retreat of glaciers.
16N.2.bp.6b:
Explain two processes of weathering commonly found in hot, arid environments.
16N.2.bp.5b:
Explain the characteristics and formation in periglacial environments of:

(i) patterned ground;

(ii) thermokarst.
17M.2.bp.6a:
Describe how the characteristics of permafrost vary with latitude.
17M.2.bp.5b.ii:
Explain two reasons why many glaciers are retreating.
17M.2.bp.6b.ii:
Explain two ways in which the active layer creates challenges for settlement and/or communications in a permafrost area.
17M.2.bp.5b.i:
Distinguish between the terms “accumulation” and “ablation” in the glacial environment.
17M.2.bp.6b.i:
Outline how the seasonal changes taking place in the active layer differ between 50°N and 60°N.
17N.2.bp.05a.v:
Using map evidence, explain one reason, other than climate, why mining in this extreme environment is challenging.
17N.2.bp.05a.i:
Identify one landform of glacial erosion in square 3415.
17N.2.bp.05a.ii:
State the name of one U-shaped valley/trough shown on the map.
17N.2.bp.05a.iii:
Estimate the length in kilometres of the walking track between the start of the walking track (footpath) at Highpark Wood (3116) to the summit of Helvellyn (3415).
17N.2.bp.05a.iv: State the height gained from the spot height in square 3315 to the triangulation pillar in square...
17N.2.bp.05b:
Explain the formation of one feature or landform of glacial deposition.
17N.2.bp.06a.i:
Estimate the volume of ice lost between 1850 and 1950.
17N.2.bp.06a.ii:
State the year when the glacier began a continuous decline lasting to 2010.
17N.2.bp.06a.iii:
Suggest why a short-term increase in glacial ice (positive balance) begins around 1950.
18M.2.bp.5c:
Compare the importance of water and wind in the development of landform features in hot, arid areas.
18M.2.bp.6a.ii:
Briefly outline two physical factors that influence the occurrence of flash floods in hot, arid environments.
18N.2.bp.5a.i:
Referring to the photograph, identify landform A and landform B.
18N.2.bp.6a.ii:
Describe two characteristics of permafrost.
18N.2.bp.5a.ii:
Briefly outline how the landform at C was formed.
18N.2.bp.6b:
Explain the role of water in two weathering processes in hot, arid environments.

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Glacial environment

.2.bp.5a:
Referring to the graph, describe the changes in the terminus of the Santa Rosa glacier from 1970–2000.
.2.bp.5b:
Explain the processes involved in the advance and retreat of glaciers.
17M.2.bp.5b.i:
Distinguish between the terms “accumulation” and “ablation” in the glacial environment.
17M.2.bp.5b.ii:
Explain two reasons why many glaciers are retreating.
17N.2.bp.05a.i:
Identify one landform of glacial erosion in square 3415.
17N.2.bp.05a.ii:
State the name of one U-shaped valley/trough shown on the map.
17N.2.bp.05a.iii:
Estimate the length in kilometres of the walking track between the start of the walking track (footpath) at Highpark Wood (3116) to the summit of Helvellyn (3415).
17N.2.bp.05a.iv: State the height gained from the spot height in square 3315 to the triangulation pillar in square...
17N.2.bp.05a.v:
Using map evidence, explain one reason, other than climate, why mining in this extreme environment is challenging.
17N.2.bp.05b:
Explain the formation of one feature or landform of glacial deposition.
17N.2.bp.06a.i:
Estimate the volume of ice lost between 1850 and 1950.
17N.2.bp.06a.ii:
State the year when the glacier began a continuous decline lasting to 2010.
17N.2.bp.06a.iii:
Suggest why a short-term increase in glacial ice (positive balance) begins around 1950.
18N.2.bp.5a.i:
Referring to the photograph, identify landform A and landform B.
18N.2.bp.5a.ii:
Briefly outline how the landform at C was formed.

Periglacial environment

16N.2.bp.5b:
Explain the characteristics and formation in periglacial environments of:

(i) patterned ground;

(ii) thermokarst.
17M.2.bp.6a:
Describe how the characteristics of permafrost vary with latitude.
17M.2.bp.6b.i:
Outline how the seasonal changes taking place in the active layer differ between 50°N and 60°N.
17M.2.bp.6b.ii:
Explain two ways in which the active layer creates challenges for settlement and/or communications in a permafrost area.
18N.2.bp.6a.ii:
Describe two characteristics of permafrost.

Hot, arid environments (hot deserts and semi‑arid areas)