Tundra Biome ducksters

Front

What is the tundra biome located in the far north along the Arctic Circle called?

Back

Arctic tundra

Front

Which animal migrates south for the winter away from the tundra?

Back

Caribou

Front

Which animals are active in the tundra during the winter?

Back

Snowy owl, Musk oxen, Arctic fox (all of the above)

Front

What type of plants typically cannot grow in the tundra?

Back

Trees

Front

What is the tundra biome that consists of land high in the mountains above the tree line called?

Back

Alpine tundra

Front

What is the primary characteristic of the tundra biome?

Back

Cold temperatures and low precipitation.

Front

What type of soil is commonly found in the tundra?

Back

Permafrost, which is permanently frozen ground.

Front

Name a common adaptation of animals living in the tundra.

Back

Thick fur or blubber to insulate against the cold.

Front

What is the growing season like in the tundra?

Back

Short, typically only a few weeks during the summer.

Front

Which of the following is a common herb found in the tundra?

Back

Mosses and lichens.