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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.
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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.
What is known as the vegetation on a higher latitude treeless plain?
Tundra vegetation is common on higher latitude treeless plains. This vegetation consists of low-growing plants like mosses, lichens, grasses, and small shrubs adapted to cold temperatures and short growing seasons. Bushes and stunted trees may also be present in some tundra regions.
What kind if trees are in the tundra biome?
In the tundra biome, you would typically find stunted shrubs, mosses, lichens, and grasses rather than trees. The harsh and cold conditions of the tundra make it difficult for trees to grow and thrive.
Why does Tundra animals live at the Tundra?
Because the tundra climate is perfect for them. They're born for cold so they need to be in a cold place; they have all that fur or blubber for it. I mean, you wouldn't see a polar bear on a beach in Florida, would you?
How do small shrubs adapt to the tundra?
The shrub is adapted to the tundra because it does not need soil.
If you smoke when your small do you stay small?
Yes, there is some medical evidence suggesting that young people who smoke marijuana can have their growth stunted.
Why is the tundra called a desert?
Answer: Tundra are deserts because the tundra supports only a small number of organisms, it has low precipitation (often only 10 to 12 cm [3-5 inches] per year). When you have very little precipitation and no wildlife it is considered a desert.
What is the tundra made of?
Reindeer live in the tundra, lichen is a type of plant in the tundra, there are dwarf trees in the tundra, there are small-leafed shrubs, there are mountain goats in the tundra, there are sheep in the tundra, there are elk in the tundra, caribou live in the tundra, arctic hares (rabbits) live in the tundra, arctic foxes live in the tundra, wolves live in the tundra, polar bears live in the tundra, ........................................If you need any more information on the tundra.........just ask....I did a report on it when I was in the 5th grade....I know a lot about the tundra.
What animals eat grass in the tundra?
Pika are small animals that eat grass in the tundra.
Where is the IAT sensor on a tundra?
The IAT sensor on a Tundra is on top of the air box. It is a small bolt on sensor with one wiring connector.
What is the treeless plain of the arctic region called?
A cold treeless lowland area, permanently frozen, known as Tundra. It supports small shrubs, mosses and grasses
4 countries that are in the Antarctica tundra zone?
There are no countries in Antarctica. The continent is considered a desert, with a small tundra zone. There is tundra zone on some sub-Antarctic islands. You can read more, below.
