The Tundra

The tundra is a biome with very few plants and animals.

• true

• false

Why is it hard for this biome to sustain life?

• The mean people.

• The cold temperatures.

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Where is the arctic tundra located?

• near the north pole

• near the equator

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The tundra is home to polar bears, lichen, squirrels, and arctic foxes.

• true

• false

The tundra has many large trees.

• true

• false

Why are the plants in the tundra always short plants?

• because they get plenty of sunlight

• to protect themselves against the wind

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Which of these describes the tundra?

• warm and sunny

• hot and rainy

• cold and dry

What is permafrost?

• Ice in the ground

• Frost on the trees

• Soil that has been frozen for at least 2 years

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Why do animals that stay in the tundra all year grow white fur in the winter?

• It helps them blend in with the snow

• It keeps them warm

• It helps them slide on the ice

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What happens in the winter in the tundra?

• Ice melts

• The sun begins to shine

• Some animals migrate