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Mountains and Alpine Regions
A complete teaching package on the theme of mountains and alpine regions which provides: an authoritative overview of the topic, including a learning focus statement, background information, key concepts and essential vocabulary ; differentiated student worksheets for junior, middle and senior levels, providing activities such as conducting experiments, drawing and labelling diagrams, reading and interpreting information, to reinforce the concepts and skills ; teaching resources including project guidelines, independent inquiry assessment, question generator grid and glossary. The book is divided into eight work units covering aspects of the biological, chemical, earth, environmental, physical and geographical sciences: What is an environment? What is a mountain or alpine region? Mountain and alpine plants, Mountain and alpine animals, Living together, People of the mountains and alpine regions, Products of mountains and alpine regions, Protecting mountain and alpine regions.
The Alpine Regions of Switzerland and the Neighbouring Countries
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Plants in Alpine Regions
This book brings together experts from different fields, who used a broad spectrum of methods to investigate the physiological and cellular adaptation of alpine plants from the tree line to the upper limits. Some articles link alpine plant physiology with physiological adaptations observed in polar plants. Tolerance against often high light intensities (including UV), cold or freezing temperatures, in addition to the need for fast tissue development, flowering, and propagation that is managed by alpine plants are to some extent underrepresented in recent research. This volume considers ice formation and winter conditions in alpine plants; the fate of cryophilic algae and microorganisms; cell structural adaptations; sexual reproduction in high altitudes; the physiology of photosynthesis, antioxidants, metabolites, carbon and nitrogen; and the influences of microclimate (temperatures at the plant level, heat tolerance), UV light, weather and ozone. Further information on life processes in alpine extreme environments may additionally yield new insights into the range of adaptation processes in lowland plants.
Climate Risks - The Challenge for Alpine Regions
The international scientific community has come to the conclusion that human activities are a non-negligible factor influencing the global climate. The leading Swiss climate researchers are supporting this statement. What is the impact of climate change in Switzerland? After six years of scientific research, the results of the National Research Programme "Climate Change and Natural Hazards"(NFP 31) are available now. They contribute to a better understanding of the complex nature of the global climate and its specific alpine aspects. This book provides the newest estimations about the impact of temperature and precipitation changes on the environment, the economy and infrastructures. The book also describes the possibilities of political and social actions regarding these changes.
Coping with Demographic Change in the Alpine Regions
Europe’s population is ageing and decreasing. Demographic change is making not only regional and territorial adaptation necessary, but also new region-specific spatial planning and regional development. This publication focusses on demographic change and its implications for the economy and social systems in the Alpine areas, which differ widely from their surrounding metropolitan areas. It provides a specific regional in-depth study in order to help establish suitable adaptation and development programs. It covers various aspects including demographic analysis, onsite participatory strategies and implementation processes, as well as generalized adaptation strategies. Reports on pilot actions in various regions across the Alps demonstrate how demographic change can be approached from a practitioner’s perspective. The volume is based on the results of the project DEMOCHANGE, which was co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund in the frame of the European Territorial Cooperation "Alpine Space" program.
The Alpine Regions of Switzerland and the Neighbouring Countries
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Global Environmental Change in Alpine Regions
Twenty-five European researchers contribute 13 chapters on the diverse issues of global environmental change and alpine regions. Coverage includes recognizing the complex interrelationships within global environmental change and between global change and social and economic systems; the type and magnitude of the most significant impacts of such change on human societies; ways in which adaptation and adjustment to such change do and can take place; and the options for mitigation in the sectors contributing most strongly to global environmental change--agriculture, energy, and transport. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
The Alpine Regions of Switzerland and the Neighbouring Countries
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