The global distribution of cold environments
Cold environments cover large parts of the Earth's surface. They exist at high latitudes near the poles and at high altitudes on mountain ranges worldwide.
Real World
The Tibetan Plateau, at an average altitude of 4,500 m, hosts periglacial and alpine cold environments far from the poles — showing that high altitude can replicate polar temperature conditions even at 30°N latitude.
Exam Focus
Sketch a rough annotated world map in 'describe the distribution' questions; it forces you to cover all areas and avoids vague generalisations.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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