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Tundra
A treeless region characterized by extremely low temperatures, little precipitation and poor nutrients.
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Why dont trees in the arctic tundra grow very tall?
spring and summer are shorter and the growing season is too short and unpredictable
What are the both Tundra called?
there is only 1 other name for tundra its snow land, i think. TUNDRA is a awesome place. I've been there.
Do caterpillars live in tundra?
On April 16, 2009 in Pickering, Ontario, at 7:30 a.m. EST, the temperature was about 35 degrees Fahrenheit (just above freezing). A caterpiller was observed moving across patio stone. So, yes, they appear to live through low temperatures. However, they would not likely survive in below-freezing conditions.
What do the insects in the arctic tundra eat?
Insects do not survive well in the frigid climate of the tundra
How is the tundra lichen adapted to the tundra?
They can stop metabolic processes in extremes of cold. They have dark pigments to help them absorb heat. They can absorb moisture form snow and ice.
What are some non-native species in the tundra?
The East Asian water snake, sirpentius podinae, or spotted snake. It is characterized by the small red line of dots running down its back and round head. It is highly not poisonous. It has a symbiotic relationship with the Ãœhskop Bear (which is not really a true bear), in which the snake lives on top of its head. Giving the snake a living space, and the bear a snake on its head, this is a wonderful example of mutualism.
Why do you tundra plants have wide shallow roots?
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.
What adaptations allow arctic willows to survive in the tundra?
Short roots can thrive in the shallow layer of soil above permafrost. With long roots, their roots cannot grow through the permafrost and the plant will fall over.
Do mountain goats live in the arctic tundra?
Mountain lions have the largest natural range of any predator. They can be found as far north on the Northern American mainland as Canada's Yukon Territory, the northernmost tip of which is found in the Arctic circle. Thus, it is conceivable that there are mountain lions in the Arctic.
However, if you're wondering if cougars are residents of Arctic islands and the area around the north pole, the answer is no. The climate is too inhospitable for them in those arctic areas and food sources aren't varied enough to support them, especially since they're not strong swimmers, nor do they eat sea creatures.
What are plant characteristics of the tundra?
A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses, and stunted shrubs.
The characteristics of a tundra are:
- extremely cold climate
- low biotic diversity
- simple vegetation structure
- limitation of drainage
- large population oscillations
- short season of growth and reproduction
- energy and nutrients in the form of dead organic material
What is the water availability for the tundra?
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archipelago
An archipelago is a group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
atoll
An atoll is a ring (or partial ring) of coral that forms an island in an ocean or sea.
bay
A bay is a body of water that is partly enclosed by land (and is usually smaller than a gulf).
butte
A butte is a flat-topped rock or hill formation with steep sides.
canyon
A canyon is a deep valley with very steep sides - often carved from the Earth by a river.
cape
A cape is a pointed piece of land that sticks out into a sea, ocean, lake, or river.
cave
A cave is a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain.
channel
A channel is a body of water that connects two larger bodies of water (like the English Channel). A channel is also a part of a river or harbor that is deep enough to let ships sail through.
cliff
A cliff is a steep face of rock and soil.
col
A mountain pass.
continent
The land mass on Earth is divided into continents. The seven current continents are Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America.
cove
A cove is small, horseshoe-shaped body of water along the coast; the water is surrounded by land formed of soft rock.
delta
A delta is a low, watery land formed at the mouth of a river. It is formed from the silt, sand and small rocks that flow downstream in the river and are deposited in the delta. A delta is often (but not always) shaped like a triangle (hence its name, delta, a Greek letter that is shaped like a triangle).
desert
A desert is a very dry area.
dune
A dune is a hill or a ridge made of sand. Dunes are shaped by the wind, and change all the time.
equator
The equator is an imaginary circle around the earth, halfway between the north and south poles.
estuary
An estuary is where a river meets the sea or ocean.
fjord
A fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet that is bordered by steep cliffs.
geomorphology
Geomorphology is the scientific field that investigates how landforms are formed on the Earth (and other planets).
geyser
A geyser is a natural hot spring that occasionally sprays water and steam above the ground.
glacier
A glacier is a slowly moving river of ice.
gulf
A gulf is a part of the ocean (or sea) that is partly surrounded by land (it is usually larger than a bay).
hill
A hill is a raised area or mound of land.
island
An island is a piece of land that is surrounded by water.
isthmus
An isthmus is a narrow strip of land connecting two larger landmasses. An isthmus has water on two sides.
lagoon
A lagoon is a shallow body of water that is located alongside a coast.
lake
A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land on all sides. Really huge lakes are often called seas.
latitude
Latitude is the angular distance north or south from the equator to a particular location. The equator has a latitude of zero degrees. The North Pole has a latitude of 90 degrees North; the South Pole has a latitude of 90 degrees South.
longitude
Longitude is the angular distance east or west from the north-south line that passes through Greenwich, England, to a particular location. Greenwich, England has a longitude of zero degrees. The farther east or west of Greenwich you are, the greater your longitude. Midway Islands (in the Pacific Ocean) have a longitude of 180 degrees (they are on the opposite side of the globe from Greenwich).
marsh
A marsh is a type of freshwater, brackish water or saltwater wetland that is found along rivers, pond, lakes and coasts. Marsh plants grow up out of the water.
mesa
A mesa is a land formation with a flat area on top and steep walls - usually occurring in dry areas.
mountain
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ocean
An ocean is a large body of salt water that surrounds a continent. Oceans cover more the two-thirds of the Earth's surface
peninsula
A peninsula is a body of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.
plain
Plains are flat lands that have only small changes in elevation.
plateau
A plateau is a large, flat area of land that is higher than the surrounding land.
pond
A pond is a small body of water surrounded by land. A pond is smaller than a lake.
prairie
A prairie is a wide, relatively flat area of land that has grasses and only a few trees.
river
A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.
sea
A sea is a large body of salty water that is often connected to an ocean. A sea may be partly or completely surrounded by land.
sound
A sound is a wide inlet of the sea or ocean that is parallel to the coastline; it often separates a coastline from a nearby island.
source
A source is the beginning of a river.
strait
A strait is a narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water.
swamp
A swamp is a type of freshwater wetland that has spongy, muddly land and a lot of water. Many trees and shrubs grow in swamps.
tributary
A tributary is a stream or river that flows into a larger river.
tundra
A tundra is a cold, treeless area; it is the coldest biome.
valley
A valley is a low place between mountains.
volcano
A volcano is a mountainous vent in the Earth's crust. When a volcano erupts, it spews out lava, ashes, and hot gases from deep inside the Earth.
waterfall
When a river falls off steeply, there is a waterfall.
wetland
A wetland is an area of land that is often wet; the soil in wetlands are often low in oxygen. Wetland plants are adapted to life in wet soil. There are many types of wetlands, including: swamp, slough, fen, bog, marsh, moor, muskeg, peatland, bottomland, delmarva, mire, wet meadow, riparian, etc.
What are the conditions in a tundra?
A tundra is characterized by cold conditions, with an annual average temperature of 5 degrees Celsius (41 degrees Fahrenheit). Precipitation (mostly in the form of snow) is less than 100 mm (3.94 in). There is a brief summer with temperatures above freezing for only 6-10 weeks. Plant growth is explosive during the summer, due to almost 24 hour daylight. Tundras are barren and treeless.
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What are 5 animals that live in the tundra?
Caribou, Pikas, Musk Oxen, Arctic Hares, Ptarmigans, Arctic Foxes, Polar Bears, Lemmings, Snowy Owls, Arctic Wolves, Stoats, Ravens, Gyrfalcons, Wolverines, Lynx, Swans, Geese, Cranes, Ground Squirrels, and Seals all live in the Arctic and Tundra regions.
What major crops grow in the arctic tundra?
No crops. It is too cold, 6 months of darkness with no sun (plants need sun) and the ground is frozen several feet below the surface. A green house is the only way to grow any plant.
What insects live in the tundra?
yes there is there are few but there is i live in Alaska around the tundra
How does a bearberry survive in the tundra?
Bearberry
- it grows low in the ground and hair to avoid winds and keep the warmth.
- learthery leaf to reduce evaporation.
What things do animals need to live in the tundra?
animals-
polar bears
seals
artic foxes
artic hares
plants
reindeer mossess
small shrubs
that's what i can think of right now so :)
What is a tundra and what lives there?
The tundra is a biome that has a frozen ground all year round, with animals such as the Arctic Fox, Ermine, caribou, snowy owl, and the grizzly bear.
What are the male tubes where the sperm mature and become motile?
The tubular structure in which sperm mature and become motile is the epididymis. This process usually takes 20 days.
