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Tundra Scott Sobolsky Phil Hoffert
Tundra Biome
-Tundra comes from the Finnish word, tunturi, which means _________________ -Known for extreme low temperatures, little precipitation, and __________________ Other characteristics include: Extremely cold climate Low biotic diversity Simple vegetation structure Limitation of drainage Short season of growth and reproduction ____________________ ____________________
-Separated into the Arctic Tundra, and the Alpine Tundra -Arctic Tundra Adaptations Animals are adapted to handle long, cold winters and to breed and raise young quickly in the summer Birds have added insulation from fat Many animals hibernate during long winter Located in the northern hemisphere, encircling the north pole Cold, desert-like conditions Growing season from 50 to 60 days Average winter temperature- -30° F 15 to 25 mm of precipitation yearly Permafrost- _______________________ 400 varieties of flowers
-Alpine Tundra Located on mountains throughout the world at high altitude where trees cannot grow Growing season is approx. 180 days Soil is well drained, unlike in the Arctic Tundra
Tundra Scott Sobolsky Phil Hoffert
Animals and plants share same adaptations as those in the Arctic Tundra Some flora and fauna include:
Tussock grasses, dwarf trees, small-leafed shrubs, and heaths Mammals: pikas, marmots, mountain goats, sheep, elk Birds: grouselike birds Insects: springtails, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies
