3. Found on either side of the equator Found on the edges of tropical rainforests Found in India, South America, Australia, but mostly in Africa Located 55° and 70° North Found in the Northern Hemisphere. There are Tundra-like areas found in Antarctica, but are not a true tundra’s.

6. Tundra Climate: 6-10 months winter season with temperatures below freezing Annual rainfall of 5-10 inches Short growing season Soil: relatively unknown due to permafrost

7. Acacia Senegal-Small sized thorn tree located in the African Grassland Bermuda Grass- Common type of grass through the Savannas of Africa Gum Tree Eucalyptus- commonly in the plains and savannas of Australia. Can grow 20-30 feet Caribou Moss-actually a lichen not a moss. Caribous and reindeer feed on it. The Yellow Tundra Flower.

8. Soil: relatively unknown due to permafrost Vegetation: protected by snow cover in winter Ground-hugging and warmth preserving plants: Dwarf shrubs, sedges, mosses, lichens Arctic Tundra: Encircles the north pole and usually contains frozen subsoil High Arctic Tundra: confined to islands of the Arctic Ocean characterized by perennial forbs, Mosses, and lichens Middle Arctic Tundra: Arctic Coastal plain with freeze/thaw activity Low Arctic Tundra: woody shrubs, willow, birch and needleleaf evergreen Alpine Tundra: located on mountains at high altitudes Well-drained soil Unable to sustain tree life Tussock grasses, dwarf trees, small-leafed shrubs, heaths

10. Savanna Soil: porous Low fertility Rapid water drainage Thin layer of humus Laterization: created by alternating wet and dry seasons exposes the lateritic soils to the sun makes the ground impermeable to water prevents root penetration inhibits tree growth

16. Graphics and info from http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/tundra.ht m http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/tundra.ht m http://www.Ucmp.berkley.edu http://www.runet.edu http://www.wikipedia.org