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A cold, treeless, usually lowland area of far northern regions. The lower strata of soil of tundras are permanently frozen, but in summer the top layer of soil thaws and can support low-growing mosses, lichens, grasses, and small shrubs.

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What are the types of tundra?

The arctic tundra, alpine tundra, and antarctic tundra.


What is the science definition of tundra?

The tundra is a biome characterized by low temperatures, short growing seasons, permafrost, and limited vegetation such as mosses, lichens, and low shrubs. It is found in polar regions and at high elevations.


What are the three types of tundra?

The arctic tundra, alpine tundra, and antarctic tundra.


What are the two different types of tundra?

There are 3 types of tundras, the antarctic tundra, the arctic tundra, and the alpine tundra.


What are five vocab words for the Tundra?

alpine tundra artic tundra permafrost tundra biome


What are the treeless plains of the arctic called?

Tundra


What is the two divisions of the tundra?

the arctic tundra and the alpine tundra.


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 are vast treeless plains called?

Tundra


What are different names of tundras around the world?

Some different names for tundras around the world include the Arctic tundra in the Arctic region, the Alpine tundra in mountainous regions, the Antarctic tundra in Antarctica, and the Patagonian tundra in South America.


Which two climate zones are direct opposites?

tropical and tundra