Arctic Tundra Climate and Geography

The Arctic tundra spans North America, Asia, and Europe, surrounding the Arctic Ocean and extending south to the Taiga. It experiences extremely cold winters with temperatures dropping to -20 or -30 degrees Fahrenheit. In the short summer, temperatures can rise to 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit, allowing life to thrive. The tundra's soil, known as permafrost, remains frozen year-round.

Which continents have regions that include the Arctic tundra?

• North America, Asia, and Europe

• Australia, Asia, and North America

• Africa, Asia, and Europe

• South America, Africa, and Europe

What is the typical winter temperature range in the Arctic tundra?

• 0 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit

• -10 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit

• -20 to -30 degrees Fahrenheit

• 10 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit

During the short summer, what is the highest temperature the tundra can reach?

• 40 or 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 60 or 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 30 or 40 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 or 60 degrees Fahrenheit

What is the term used for the permanently frozen soil in the tundra?

• Permafrost

• Frostbite

• Ice cap

• Glacier

How does the summer temperature affect life in the tundra?

• It leads to the melting of all ice.

• It causes the tundra to become a desert.

• It allows for life to exist in the tundra.

• It makes the tundra uninhabitable.