Cold Environments GCSE Geography Quick Fire Quiz
Test your knowledge of Cold Environments with this Quick Fire Quiz.
This quiz consists of 15 questions, including multiple-choice and short-answer questions.
For multiple-choice questions, choose the correct answer.
Questions
What is a cold environment?
A region where temperatures remain low for most of the year, often below freezing.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the tundra biome?
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What is permafrost?
Soil or rock that remains frozen throughout the year.
How does the cold environment affect the plants and animals that live there?
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What is an example of an adaptation that plants in cold environments may have?
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Which of the following animals is adapted to cold environments?
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What is the term for the melting of permafrost?
Thawing.
What are the main human activities that impact cold environments?
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How does oil extraction affect cold environments?
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What is a major threat to the tundra biome due to climate change?
Warmer temperatures causing permafrost to melt.
Which of the following is a characteristic of the polar biome?
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What is a common adaptation of animals living in cold environments?
Thick fur or blubber for insulation against the cold.
Which of the following is an example of a cold environment?
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What type of vegetation is typically found in cold environments like the tundra?
Small, low-growing plants like mosses and lichens.
How do cold environments play a role in the global climate system?
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