Tundra Climate (weather) Very cold and dry In the winter the temperature can reach –75 degrees F. The average temperature in the summer is -5 degrees F. The strong winds can cause “white outs”, which can last for days. Only has 25 centimeters or less of rain every year What the land looks like Permafrost: the dirt that is always frozen (even in the spring and summer) Flat land with only a few small, thin trees The coldest of all biomes Also known as the winter grasslands

Where is the Tundra? Located in Northern Europe, Siberia, Northern most part of North America

Plants Plants are small and grow quickly. They are near to the ground to avoid the strong wind and cold temperatures. Examples of vegetations are lichen and dwarf willow. Hairy stems help to keep some plants warm. Plants do not come alive until the summer when conditions are just right for growth. The growing season is short and can last up to 60 days. Common plant colors are yellow, orange and red, this helps the plants absorb more heat from the sun.

Animals Animals adapt to snowy conditions by hibernating, such as the artic ground squirrel. This means that they remain in a motionless state, with reduced body function and a lowered body temperature that may be close to freezing. Animals raise their young quickly in the short summer due to the cold winters. Have thick fur, insulating fat,

Plants and Animals of the Tundra Fungi and algae They cover the rocks and ground Animals caribou duck lemming musk ox wolf sandy hill crane polar bear marmot snowy owl ermine

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