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Does the tundra have a short growing season?
The Arctic Tundra growing season is about 50 or 60 days.The Alpine Tundra growing season is about 180 days.For more information check out:http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:a_u2AZjT2RsJ:www.kidcyber.com.au/topics/biometundra.htm+tundra+growing+season&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us
What climate has the shortest growing season?
tundra
Is tundra the shortest biome season?
In the Arctic Tundra the growing season ranges from 50 to 60 days. Compared to 180 days in the Alpine Tundra.
What biome has the shortest growing season excluding tundra?
the desert
Are the growing season long in the tundra region?
Yes it lasts 6 months.
Is the alpine tundra frozen?
Tundra is a cold, treeless region with a short growing season and a layer of permafrost, or permanently frozen subsoil. Arctic tundra occurs in the Arctic region; alpine tundra is found in high mountains scattered all over the world. The temperatures are generally a little higher and the growing season longer in alpine than arctic tundra, and there are some different species of plants and animals. However, both types of tundra still have a layer of permafrost. See Tundra by Peter Moore (Chelsea House, 2006).
Why are tundras plants small and stunted?
There are several reasons that tundra plants are small and stunted. They have a slow metabolic rate due to low temperatures. They have limited water and sunlight as well.Tundra plants are stunted because they grow in areas that have a short growing season.
Why dont trees in the arctic tundra grow very tall?
spring and summer are shorter and the growing season is too short and unpredictable
How hot is the arctic tundra in summer?
There is a 6-10 week growing season. The tundra is always very cold and has about 9 months of always being below freezing, there is NO monthly average above 50ºF (10ºC)
What landform region has the longest growing season?
The tundra because the low temperatures place hard limits on the kinds of plants that are able to survive in the tundra.
What season is the tundra in?
s
Are Lichens low growing plants of the tundra?
no
