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The words high altitudes harsh climate and only cold hardy species describe which US ecosystem?
It describes the Alpine Tundra.
How many tundras are there?
There are several tundras all around the world, including the Arctic, Russia, America and Asia.
Is a tundra a landform?
No, a tundra is a biome or ecosystem. It is generally defined by low temperatures and a short growing season which hinders tree growth. Most tall mountains have a "tree line" which separates the alpine forest biome below it from the alpine tundra biome above it; the mountain is the landform. Plains are the characteristic landforms of Arctic tundra, just as mountains are the landforms of the alpine tundras.
What plants is in the Apine tundra?
Plants in the Alpine tundra include low-lying shrubs, grasses, mosses, lichens, and hardy perennial flowers. Some examples include saxifrage, dwarf willow, alpine gentian, and Arctic poppy. These plants are adapted to survive in cold, windy, and rocky environments with short growing seasons.
What is mount rainiers biome?
Mount Rainier's biome is considered to be a subalpine and alpine biome. It transitions from lush temperate rainforest at lower elevations to alpine tundra at the higher elevations near the summit. This diverse range of ecosystems supports a variety of plant and animal species.
What animals are in the interior Yukon Alaska alpine tundra?
caribou eagle bear wolf
What and why are some animals endangered in the tundra?
polar bears but they are mostly vulnerable
Do lions live in the Alpine tundra?
mountain lions live in the alpine tundra; they are carnivores
What are the types of tundra?
The arctic tundra, alpine tundra, and antarctic tundra.
What animals live in the alpine?
I'm pretty sure chinchillas, alpacas, foxes, snow leopard and owls live in the alpine tundra but im not 100%
What is the two divisions of the tundra?
the arctic tundra and the alpine tundra.
Are White-tailed Ptarmigan's in the alpine tundra?
Yes the white tailed parmigiana are in the alpine tundra
What are the three types of tundra?
The arctic tundra, alpine tundra, and antarctic tundra.
Is the Alpine tundra in Arizona?
There is an alpine tundra in Arizona. its elevation is 11500' and above. although there are other places where the alpine tundra is present, such as Utah. The only place is actually on the San Fransisco Peaks (just north of Flagstaff, AZ), which have 5km squared of Alpine Tundra on it.
Why save the tundra?
There are many animals in the Tundra that are in danger of being extinct therefore it is important to save the tundra so many other people in the future cold experience the beauties of the Arctic Tundra, Antarctic Tundra and the Alpine Tundra.
Does the alpine tundra have permafrost?
The Alpine Tundra lacks permafrost, and generally has better soil than the Arctic Tundra.
What is an endangered animal in the alpine?
An endangered animal in the alpine is a Mountain Pygmy Possum
