Tundra

Tundra is… A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses and stunted shrubs. A treeless area between the icecap and the tree line of Arctic regions, having a permanently frozen subsoil and supporting low-growing vegetation such as lichens, mosses and stunted shrubs.

Geographic Location The tundra is located around the North Pole in the arctic cycle. For most of the year it is covered in snow. The layer of earth beneath the Tundra is frozen all year long. This is called the permafrost. The tundra is located around the North Pole in the arctic cycle. For most of the year it is covered in snow. The layer of earth beneath the Tundra is frozen all year long. This is called the permafrost.

Climate The tundra is the coldest region in the world. Fierce winds blow while snow and ice cover the ground. Even the sea freezes as the temperature gets colder. The tundra receives less than 10 inches of precipitation yearly. The tundra has a short summer, the temperature only rises to about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The awerage yearly temperature is only 10 or 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The tundra is the coldest region in the world. Fierce winds blow while snow and ice cover the ground. Even the sea freezes as the temperature gets colder. The tundra receives less than 10 inches of precipitation yearly. The tundra has a short summer, the temperature only rises to about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The awerage yearly temperature is only 10 or 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plant Species Arctic Moss Arctic Moss Calliergon, Giganteum In summer time only last six to eight weeks. In winter is 15-25c and summer is over 10c. Bearberry Bearberry Foxberry, kinnikinic ArctostphylosUva-Ursi Is a low growing evergreen. Oaks Oaks Are one of the dominant tree species in the decidous forest.

Arctic Moss Arctic Moss Bearberry Bearberry Oaks Oaks

Animal Species Arctic Fox Arctic Fox Common names: Polar fox, white fox Genus: Lagofus Species: Alapex Located in the Tundra Biome Polar Bear Polar Bear Common names: Sea bear Genus: Ursus Species: Maritimus Located in largest carnivere on land.

Caribou Caribou Common names: Caribou, Reindeer Genus: Rangier Species: Turandus The Caribou lives in the Arctic Tundra

Arctic FoxArctic Fox Polar bear Polar bear Caribou Caribou

Human Impact Humans have altered the Arctic Tundra through resource exploitation, fire management, and altered grazing regimes because of the constantly changing patterns of reindeer husbandry. Additionally, humans have been polluting these areas with chemicals, gases and oils which is threatening the lives of Arctic animals. Humans have altered the Arctic Tundra through resource exploitation, fire management, and altered grazing regimes because of the constantly changing patterns of reindeer husbandry. Additionally, humans have been polluting these areas with chemicals, gases and oils which is threatening the lives of Arctic animals.