1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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?

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