Antarctic food webs

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that influence cold places around the world and how areas of ice have changed over time due to climatic variations. Pupils will learn about the impact of global warming on glaciated areas and what this means for the future of our planet.

Ice and glaciers: How are cold places affected by a warming planet?

Unlike a food chain, which is linear, a food {{}} is complex and interconnected.

An organism that makes its own food using sunlight

A decomposer that breaks down dead plants

Which animal is an apex predator in Antarctica?

They are primary consumers, feeding on phytoplankton

What is the role of krill in the Antarctic food web?

Its location at the South Pole and permanent ice cover

What makes Antarctica the coldest place on Earth?

It reflects sunlight, preventing too much heat from entering Earth

How does ice help keep Earth's temperature stable?

Snow is frozen water vapour, and ice is frozen water

What is the difference between snow and ice?

Which of these is a major threat to cold environments?

Where is the largest ice sheet in the world located?

Which of the following animals is found in Antarctica?

Starter Quiz