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yes it is called a frozen desert because it has little rain fall just like a desert and very small amount of plant life similar to a desert
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∙ 9y agoThe tundra is a different biome than a desert. While they share some characteristics, tundras and deserts are distinct and different biomes.
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Can there be permafrost in a desert?
This could only occur in arctic "deserts" such as Antarctica,where desert is defined by the comparatively low precipitation, not by the lack of water. Deserts outside the arctic region (tundra) cannot have permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground.
What was the famous ship of the desert?
The camel is often referred to as the 'ship of the desert.'
Can grubs kill desert plants?
Yes, grubs could potentially kill desert plants.
How did the Sahara Desert help people in Egypt?
The Sahara Desert provided a natural defense for the Egyptians, so that if a country wanted to invade it could not get through the desert.
What are the African desert names?
The major deserts of Africa are the Sahara, the Kalahari and the Namib. There is also the Danakil Desert. The Danakil Desert is a desert in northeast Ethiopia, southern Eritrea, and northwestern Djibouti.
could a tundra accurately be called a frozen desert?
No,because the layer of the soil beneath the surface soil is frozen all the time this layer is called permafrost . The tundra and desert are two distinct biomes. While they share some characteristics, they are not the same. The only true 'frozen desert' is Antarctica.
Could arctic tundra accurately be called a frozen desert?
No,because the layer of the soil beneath the surface soil is frozen all the time this layer is called permafrost . The tundra and desert are two distinct biomes. While they share some characteristics, they are not the same. The only true 'frozen desert' is Antarctica.
What has a layer of frozen ground called permafrost?
it could be a tundra or taiga.
Can there be permafrost in a desert?
This could only occur in arctic "deserts" such as Antarctica,where desert is defined by the comparatively low precipitation, not by the lack of water. Deserts outside the arctic region (tundra) cannot have permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground.
How are grasslands different from deserts?
cats are green and and squirrels are pink
What is the tundra?
Tundra is a large flat area found in the artic regions of Europe, Asia and North America that is void of shrubs, trees, or any other form of vegetations and having the grounds below its surface layer of soil always frozen. Tundra could also be reffered to as ice desert. barren lands located between isotherms 0 degrees and 10 degrees Celsius. The subsoil is permanentely frozen , allowing only small vegetation growth. GEO ACTIVE 1 SECOND EDITION CHAPTER 4
What is a dry barren region that may be sandy and without trees?
a dry barren region that may be sandy and without trees. A desert.
What type of biome are found in Arizona?
I think it could be found in a tundra. Or try a deciduous forest.
Is frozen a musical?
frozen is a Disney movie, and it has a couple, maybe 5 songs in there. i guess it could be called a musical.
How many types of habitats are there?
There are many different types of habitats including aquatic desert grassland tundra and forest. Depending on the context there could be different subcategories within these main types. For example aquatic habitats could include both saltwater and freshwater habitats. Aquatic habitats Desert habitats Grassland habitats Tundra habitats Forest habitatsWithin these habitats there are various ecosystems that could be counted as well. For example a desert may have an oasis and a forest may have a meadow. Depending on how these ecosystems are counted the total number of habitats could vary.
How did the camel get the name the 'ship of the desert'?
SHIP The Camel has been called this as it was the only animal that could carry freight and cross the desert.
How could succession take place in the tundra?
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