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What is the moisture level of an arctic tundra?
An arctic Tundra is located between 60 and 80 degrees away from the equated.
Is the Arctic dry or humid?
It is dry, as cold air can't carry much moisture.
Does it snows in temperate climate?
Yes, and often does, when Arctic cold fronts collide with warm, moisture laden air.
What are the Great Plains area?
The Great Plains area benefits from moisture-bearing winds from the Gulf of Mexico and from the Arctic
What are the threats to the Arctic?
The threats to the environment are growing plants. They die because there is no mud or moisture. it will get no water from the ground and that is one of the threats to the environment.
Why is it unlikely that a hurricane will originate in the Arctic Ocean?
Hurricanes require warm ocean water to form. The Arctic Ocean is very cold and is partially frozen over and thus cannot provide the warmth or moisture necessary. So it's not just unlikely for a hurricane to form in the Arctic; it's impossible.
Are there ever tornadoes in the tundra?
We are not aware of any tornadoes occurring in the Arctic Circle. Tornadoes need moisture and warm air to form, which is unusual at that lattitude. Plus tornadoes or their evidence have to be observed by someone, and the Arctic Circle has few residents!
Why do Russia and the Republics receive limited precipitation?
Primarily because of its continental location, far from a large body of water to provide moisture. Additionally, the closest ocean is the Arctic for much of this region, and the Arctic Ocean is frozen much of the year which removes it as a source of moisture. Therefore, the air masses that move through these regions have limited amounts of water to work with to produce clouds and precipitation.
Do arctic willows have shallow roots?
Yes, arctic willows typically have shallow root systems that spread out close to the surface in order to maximize their uptake of nutrients from the cold and nutrient-poor Arctic soils. These shallow roots help the willows to efficiently absorb moisture and nutrients from the top layer of soil where they are most readily available.
How much rainfall in arctic?
There isn't much rainfall in the arctic, about 6 to 10 inches a year including melted snow. Some of the worlds greatest desert get more rainfall than that. Much of the arctic has rain and fog in the summer. Even though there is very low rainfall the arctic lands can be very wet underfoot because the moisture evaporates very slowly and the drainage conditions are poor. :D
Is a maritime polar air mass likely to be dry and cold?
Polar Air masses, exiting The Arctic are always cold and sometimes COLD. Maritime Areas always involve Oceans and moisture.
Where do Arctic dogs live?
well since arctic is in arctic hares, arctic hares live above the arctic circle.
