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3.1Characteristics of the Antarctic ecosystem

Characteristics of the Antarctic ecosystem in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.1.1Locate the Antarctic ecosystem.
  2. 3.1.2Explain the characteristics of the Antarctic climate.
  3. 3.1.3Describe the features of the Antarctic ecosystem.
  4. 3.1.4Explain the links between abiotic and biotic factors in Antarctica and how plants and animals adapt.

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  • The Antarctic ecosystem

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Characteristics of the Antarctic ecosystem: sample question

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Why does Antarctica receive so little precipitation?

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