Exploring the Tundra and Ice Biomes

What prevents trees from growing in the tundra?

• Low summer temperatures

• High altitude

• Too much snow

• Lack of sunlight

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What primarily characterizes the tundra biome?

• Tropical temperatures

• Permanent ice cover

• Dense forests

• Hardy shrubs, moss, and lichen

What is the primary reason for the absence of life in the ice biome?

• Permanent frost and ice cover

• Predators

• High winds

• Lack of oxygen

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Which biome is found both at high latitudes and altitudes?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical forest

• Savannah

How does the permafrost affect the landscape in the Arctic tundra?

• Causes desertification

• Leads to extensive bogs and lakes

• Creates mountains

• Increases vegetation diversity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which plant is considered the hardiest in the tundra?

• Willow

• Lichen

• Sunflower

• Cotton grass

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What animal is known for patrolling the coasts in the tundra?

• Reindeer

• Arctic foxes

• Polar bears

• Penguins

What adaptation do some tundra animals have for winter?

• Grow larger ears

• Develop white coats

• Hibernate

• Migrate to warmer areas

What is a significant consequence of permafrost melting?

• Increased plant growth

• Release of methane

• Formation of new rivers

• Decrease in sea levels

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

What is the impact of ice caps melting?

• More land for agriculture

• Rise in sea levels

• Increased global temperatures

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

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