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By: Tiffany Watson &
Tim Fletcher
May 8, 2013
5th Period
Description
Treeless plain that is located in Arctic or
Antarctica and that is characterized by very
low winter temperatures short, cool
summers; and vegetation that consists of
grasses, lichens, and perennial herbs.
Location
Tundra is located in Alaska, Northern
Canada, and edges of Greenland. The
land is frozen grass land and frozen land.
Climate
The temperature rarely gets above -18
degrees F (-8 degrees C). June
sometimes reach a balmy 50 degrees F.
Winters are long, cold, and dark
compared to the bright summer months.
Plants
Some common plants include the
bearberry, arctic moss, Caribou moss,
Diamond leaf willow, Labrador Tea, Pasque
Flower, and the Tufted Saxifrage. The
bearberry is a plant with red berries and
green leaves. Another plant in this harsh
biome is the Labrador Tea. Diamond leaf
willow has green leaves and small round
twigs that are soft.
Plant Adaptation
• Labrador Tea is found in peatlands, tundra and
moist coniferous woods and is a frequenter of
swamps, muskegs and bogs, though it may be
found in drier, rocky places in the mountains. The
plant is an indicator of wet, usually very acidic
and nutrient poor organic soils and is widespread
at low and medium elevations.
Endangered Animals
• Polar Bears is a endangered animal in the Arctic. the
polar bear is a snowy white creature is the arctic. Polar
bears ranges across northern Alaska Canada. Polar
bears use the pack ice to ambush seals, a major food
source. In 2008 the bear is listed as threatened. Polar
bears gather in one spot around a block of ice.
Animals
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Arctic Fox-The Arctic fox (Alopex lagopus) makes its home in small burrows
in frost-free ground, Because the Arctic fox is a scavenger it can usually find
food to eat. Sometimes the fox will follow Polar bears or other predators and
feed off the remains they leave behind.
Caribou-The caribou is a sturdy animal with short legs. Its coat is brown and
becomes darker in the summer and lighter in the winter. It has a ruff of long
hairs under the neck, and the fur above the hooves and around the tail are
almost white.
Polar Bear-They are the largest carnivore on land. They have a black nose
and eyes. They have two layers of fur which is so warm that adult bears can
easily overheat when they run. The polar bear's fur is really clear, not white.
Musk Ox-The musk ox can live in the harsh conditions of the arctic tundra
because its 24" long hair and woolly undercoat ward off frost and provide
insulation. It has a sturdy build. It looks like a huge dust mop on hooves.
Snowy Owl -The snowy owl is considered to be one of the largest and most
attractive of the owls. It is called the snowy owl because of its white
feathers.
Animals
Food Web
Environmental Issues
• The environmental issues are global
warming, hunting, and oil companies.
hunting is making the animals
endangered. These areas of the world are
important, though they are facing many
challenges, both natural and manmade.
Fun facts
• The word "tundra" is derived from the Finnish word
"Tunturia," meaning barren land or treeless plain.
• During the 50 to 60 days of summer, the suns shines 24
hours a day.
• he growing season is approximately 180 days.
Sources
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• "Tundra." Tundra. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Apr. 2013.
• http://www.trails.com/list_2428_environmental-problemstundra.html
• N.p., n.d. Web.
• Yirka, Tonya. "Fast Facts on Biomes in the
Tundra." EHow. Demand Media, 06 Jan. 2011. Web. 25
Apr. 2013. <http://www.ehow.com/list_7741621_fastbiomes-tundra.html>.
• "Tagxedo - Creator." Tagxedo. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Apr.
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