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Extreme environment: very fast never ending winds, extreme cold, very short growing seasons, and very little low quality nutrients/soil. Also animals eat them constantly as there is so little for them to eat, tundra plants having to be hardy enough to survive constant grazing.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause of the lack of loose soil for the roots to pierce, most plants cannot root themselves deeply enough to stand against the high winds that occur in the tundra. Therefore, they remain small so that the wind does not effect them severely.
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∙ 13y agoBecause of permafrost, its a permanently frozen layer of soil just under the surface. In the summer, the soil thaws which makes the plants look like their lower.
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∙ 13y agotundra's dont have trees
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∙ 11y agowhy do tundra plants have small roots
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What is an adaptation found in many desert plants?
wide-spreading, shallow roots
What ecosystem do plants have wide spreading roots spiny leaves?
Desert ecosystem have plants with wide spreading roots and spiny leaves.
What are some adaptations plants have?
Deep roots where there is a shortage of water. Shallow roots where there is plenty of water near the surface. Tall stems to reach the sunlight. Short stems to prevent lodging from strong winds. Wide leaves to capture as much sunlight as possible. Narrow leaves to guard against dessication.
What effects do plants' roots have on rock?
Certain plants are able to get their roots into cracks in rocks. As the plant grows, the thickening roots may force the crack to widen. That, and the expanding ice in winter, may crack the rock wide open.
Why do many desert plants have roots that reach deep into the ground?
Desert plants adapt to its environment because it has shallow roots that are able to absorb water quickly at the sign of rain. These plants are called succulents.
What effect do plants have on rock?
Certain plants are able to get their roots into cracks in rocks. As the plant grows, the thickening roots may force the crack to widen. That, and the expanding ice in winter, may crack the rock wide open.
River is wide but shallow not deep?
is river godavari shallow or deep
What effect do roots have on rocks?
Certain plants are able to get their roots into cracks in rocks. As the plant grows, the thickening roots may force the crack to widen. That, and the expanding ice in winter, may crack the rock wide open.
What is a wide shallow metal container that you use to cook with?
A skillet or a frying pan is a wide shallow metal container used for cooking.
A wide shallow metal container used for cooking?
A wide shallow metal container used for cooking is a pan.
How wide is the 2010 Toyota Tundra?
The 2010 Toyota Tundra is 6 ft. 7.9 in. (79.9 in.)12V front power outlet(s) wide.
How wide is the 2005 Toyota Tundra?
The 2005 Toyota Tundra is 6 ft. 3.2 in. (75.2 in.)12V front power outlet(s) wide.
