t.cassidy/i.marston k.h.c.t.c.. where is greenland? (resource 12 map) northern hemisphere continent...
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T.Cassidy/I.Marston K.H.C.T.C.
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Where is Greenland?(Resource 12 Map)
Northern hemisphere
Continent of North America
Arctic Circle cuts through it – high latitude country
To the North west of us!
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Why is Greenland an example of an ‘Extreme Environment’?
Definition of an Extreme Environment: “Exhibits harsh and challenging environmental conditions such as climate and landscape, far outside the boundaries of what a human can comfortably tolerate”
Let’s fi
rst l
ook at Resourc
e14:
• What does ‘precipitation’ mean?
• What is Greenland’s total / average annual precipitation?
• What is the highest temperature shown?
• What is the lowest temperature shown?
• What is the temperature range for Nuuk?
• For how many months of the year can Nuuk expect temperatures of 0 degrees C or below?
• Where is Nuuk located?
• Are these graphed climate conditions typical of the whole of Greenland? What evidence do you have?
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How is Greenland SIMILAR to OUR extreme environment (ANTARCTICA)?
How is Greenland DIFFERENT from OUR extreme environment (ANTARCTICA)?
• Ice sheet cover
• Very low temperatures
• Long periods of winter darkness (5 months of 24 hour darkness at South Pole)
• Continentality – temperatures higher towards the coastal areas
• Sustrugi and cressases to fall down / trip over!
• Colder temperatures recorded; even coastal areas are @ minus 12 degrees C in summer. Vostok recorded minus 89.2 degrees in 1983.
• Longer periods of 24 hour darkness in parts, as Antarctica stretches to higher latitudes
• Antarctica has much lower precipitation average – classed as a desert area
• No ‘green pasture’ land / no permanent inhabitants, even on coast
• Antarctica more inaccessible, impossible during winter months
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What are Greenland’s tourist attractions? (Resource
15)
• The SIGHTS: Dramatic icebergs and glaciers; wildlife such as whales, seals, musk oxen, polar bears; the midnight sun; the Northern lights
• The OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Winter sports; wildlife watching; cruising / flying; driving a dog-sledge; hiking, angling; mountain biking; kayaking
• The CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: Inuit arts, crafts; drum dances; national costumes; kayak performances
• The OVERALL GREENLAND ENVIRONMENT: Clear air; dramatic; space; challenging; long hours of daylight in summer; snow capped mountains; not anything like it is at home!
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What are Antarctica’s tourist attractions?
• The SIGHTS: Dramatic icebergs and glaciers; wildlife such as whales, seals, penguins; the midnight sun; the southern lights
• The OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Wildlife watching; cruising / flying
• The CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: Visiting scientific research stations; visiting Scott’s hut
• The OVERALL ANTARCTIC ENVIRONMENT: Clear air; dramatic; space; challenging; long hours of daylight in summer; snow capped mountains; not anything like it is at home! Last wilderness
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NOTE: Globalisation of media has begun to reveal the mystery of Antarctica and encourage greater tourism.
Impact of films such as:
• The Inconvenient Truth?
• March of the Penguins?
• Happy Feet?
THINK!!!
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HOW ARE PEOPLE USING ANTARCTICA?
WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES?
Ref
Handout!!
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HOW ARE PEOPLE USING ANTARCTICA
TODAY?
HOW MIGHT PEOPLE USE ANTARCTICA IN
THE FUTURE?
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People might:
Mine for minerals, IF:
• The Antarctic Treaty is not renewed
• The costs of fossil fuels rise due to depletion elsewhere
• Technological advances make minerals easier to recover
• Ice melt due to global warming makes access easier / working conditions easier
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People might:
Mass tourism might emerge IF:
• People have increased disposable incomes in MEDC’s – Antarctica tourism becomes less of a niche market
• There is increased media exposure of Antarctica
• A larger number of tour operators decide to exploit a growing market
• Ice melt due to global warming makes access easier
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People might:
Whaling might increase IF:
• Limits on numbers are withdrawn by international community
• Country claims to slices of Antarctica and its oceans are recognised (if Antarctic Treaty is not renewed?)
Krill fishing might increase IF:
• New on-board processing and freezing technology enables ships to take on bigger catches
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People might:
Antarctica might become a cause for conflict IF:
• Powerful countries such as USA and China claim and take over areas despite the existence of any Treaty or agreement, in order to exploit minerals such as oil
• Powerful countries such as USA and China claim and take over areas despite the existence of any Treaty or agreement, in order to gain a strategic advantage in the Southern Hemisphere