Physical Characteristics

The physical characteristics of extreme environments

Glacial environment

• Explain the advance and retreat of glaciers and the main features resulting from the processes of erosion and deposition by glaciers.

Periglacial environment

• Explain permafrost, patterned ground, solifluction, thermokarst, pingos.

Hot, arid environments (hot deserts and semi-arid areas)

• Explain weathering and the processes involved in wind- and water-formed features.
• Explain the occurrence of flash floods.