How do water and carbon cycles operate in contrasting locations? Key idea: It is possible to identify the physical and human factors that affect the water and carbon cycles in a Arctic Tundra Case study: The Arctic Tundra

Starter How will the climate of the Arctic Tundra impact on the water cycle? Think about: Atmospheric moisture stores Transpiration Evaporation Run-off Groundwater & soil moisture stores

Water Cycle in the Arctic Tundra Learning Objectives Water cycles specific to Arctic tundra, including the rates of flow and distinct stores Physical factors affecting the flows and stores in the cycles, including temperature, rock permeability and porosity and relief. Seasonal changes in the water cycle in the Arctic tundra

The Arctic Tundra Water Cycle 4) What are the main features of the water cycle in the Arctic Tundra and how does it alter with the seasons. Must include: Precipitation Atmospheric stores Transpiration Evaporation Run-off Groundwater & soil moisture stores Impact of snow and ice Importance of the wetlands. Physical Factors, seasonal changes and stores and flows of water 5) How does temperature, relief and rock permeability impact on the stores and flows of the water cycle over the year?

Plenary Make a prediction – what do you think the features of the carbon cycle will be?