Tundra Biome

Tundra Biome

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Science

6th - 10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Tundra Biome?

Back

A cold, treeless region characterized by low temperatures, short growing seasons, and permafrost.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'permafrost' mean?

Back

A layer of permanently frozen subsoil found in the tundra.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the sunlight in the tundra during summer?

Back

The sun does not set for an extended period, known as the 'midnight sun'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Name an animal that is commonly found in the tundra.

Back

Muskox.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of the 'midnight sun' in the tundra?

Back

It allows for continuous daylight during the summer months, affecting plant growth.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What adaptations do tundra animals have for cold temperatures?

Back

Thick fur, fat layers, and behaviors like migration or hibernation.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of vegetation is primarily found in the tundra?

Back

Low shrubs, mosses, lichens, and grasses.

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