Tundra Climate CCEA AS Unit 2

Describe the annual temperature range in the tundra.

• High

• Moderate

• Low

• Extreme

Why are winter temperatures in the tundra so low?

• High solar radiation

• Long hours of darkness

• High angle of the sun

• Abundance of vegetation

Why do summer temperatures struggle to reach 10 degrees celsius in the tundra?

• Low angle of the sun

• High angle of the sun

• Abundance of vegetation

• Long hours of darkness

What is the annual precipitation figure for Barrow in the tundra?

• 10mm

• 50mm

• 110mm

• 200mm

What limits vegetation growth in the tundra?

• High precipitation

• Low angle of the sun

• Long hours of darkness

• Snowfall