Tundra receives low precipitation and has limited species of plants that can survive there.
"Frozen desert" is a fitting name for the tundra because it highlights the cold temperatures and lack of vegetation in this harsh environment. Just like a desert, the tundra has limited precipitation and support for plant life, giving it a barren appearance. The frozen ground for much of the year also reinforces the comparison to a desert.
permafrost
yes it can. Tundra is a name given to the permanently frozen ground in the north of Canada and Russia. Tundra NEVER thaws even in the summer.
There is no desert in Russia. If you are referring to Siberia, Siberia is taiga and tundra and not desert.
there is only 1 other name for tundra its snow land, i think. TUNDRA is a awesome place. I've been there.
Frozen Sweet
Another answer for a desert landscape is tundra. Steppe can sometimes be desert-like, but it can also be covered in grass and scrubby shrubs.
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The word "tundra" comes from a Finnish term meaning barren land. It is used to describe the cold, treeless biome found in Arctic regions characterized by frozen subsoil, low temperatures, and short growing seasons.
The Arctice Tundra.
The area of the North Pole where the soil is permanently frozen is known as the permafrost. This layer of continuously frozen ground can extend for several meters below the surface and remains frozen year-round, even during the warmer months.
A Tundra!!!!