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Tundra

A treeless region characterized by extremely low temperatures, little precipitation and poor nutrients.

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What are the plant in the tundra?

yellow tundra flowers

grass but not much

Is the Arctic Tundra under threat?

Yes, it is threatened because the arctic is becoming less and less cold (part of the global warming theory) and in turn, the arctic moss can not adapt to the rising temperatures in time for it to be able to survive warm temperatures.

Do lions live in the Alpine tundra?

mountain lions live in the alpine tundra; they are carnivores

What is the similarity between people in desert regions and people in tundra regions?

They are largely nomadic and have to adapt to meet their harsh environment.

Is the desert more dry than the tundra?

It depends on the region of tundra and desert but they can both be very dry places. As an example rainfall in the Gobi Desert is around 7.6 inches per year [1] while in the Siberian tundra regions it is around 6-10 inches per year [2].

Tourist attractions in the Arctic tundra?

Some tourist activities in the arctic tundra are dog sledding, wilderness viewing, and Northern Lights viewing.

Does the alpine tundra have evergreens - improved answer?

No, because the tundra is a biome where no trees grow. Evergreens grow in the Boreal/Coniferous Forest.

What are some animals in the tundra biome that camouflage?

Two that I know of are the ermine and the ptarmigan
polar bearsss

How do tundra animals find food?

they eat bark off of the tree or there leaves

One of the unique characteristics of retrotransposons is that?

One of the unique characteristics of retrotransposons is that they code for an enzyme that synthesizes DNA using an RNA template.

What limits phytoplankton growth?

Light- minimum of 1% of full sunlight for growth, therefore are restricted to the upper 200m where photosynthesis occurs.

water temperature

Supply of nutrients - nitrate, nitrogen and phosphorus are usually the most limiting

What is the best time of year to travel in the tundra?

The best time to this the tundra is around the winter time.