Transcript tundra - 21stcenturyvaleciakelly

TUNDRA
PRESENTED BY:
ABOUT THE TUNDRA



Arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere,
encircling the north pole and extending south to the
coniferous forests of the taiga.
The arctic is known for its cold, desert-like conditions. The
growing season ranges from 50 to 60 days. The average
winter temperature is -34° C (-30° F), but the average
summer temperature is 3-12° C (37-54° F) which enables this
biome to sustain life.
Rainfall may vary in different regions of the arctic. Yearly
precipitation, including melting snow, is 15 to 25 cm (6 to 10
inches). Soil is formed slowly. A layer of permanently frozen
subsoil called permafrost exists, consisting mostly of gravel
and finer material. When water saturates the upper surface,
bogs and ponds may form, providing moisture for plants.
There are no deep root systems in the vegetation of the arctic
tundra, however, there are still a wide variety of plants that
are able to resist the cold climate .
ANIMALS





Herbivorous mammals: lemmings, voles, caribou,
arctic hares and squirrels
Carnivorous mammals: arctic foxes, wolves, and
polar bears
Migratory birds: ravens, snow buntings, falcons,
loons, sandpipers, terns, snow birds, and various
species of gulls
Insects: mosquitoes, flies, moths, grasshoppers,
blackflies and arctic bumble bees
Fish: cod, flatfish, salmon, and trout
VEGETATION



low shrubs, sedges, reindeer mosses,
liverworts, and grasses
400 varieties of flowers
crustose and foliose lichen
MT. FUJI

If your Japan travel plans are to visit Mt Fuji, head
first to the Fuji Five Lake region (Fujigoko) at the foot
of the mountain. Featuring some of the best Mount
Fuji restaurant and hotel options in the area, the Five
Lakes region is a perfect place to view the mountain
or to prepare for the climb ahead. And as its name
suggests, this resort area is famous for a series of
crystal-clear mountain lakes that constitute one of
the most serene Japan attractions. In addition to
outdoor activities, and the many Mount Fuji
restaurant and hotel choices, the Five Lakes region
offers an amusement park with one of the world's
highest roller coasters, Fujiyama.
At Mt. Fuji you can visit anytime of the year but the
best time to visit is in the summer time when you
can get away from the hot and sunny weather. You
can climb the mountains it is important to remember
that if you are planning to climb Mt Fuji you most
likely won't be alone. Anywhere from 200,000 to
400,000 people (concrete numbers are difficult to
come by) climb Mt Fuji each year. Of all the
mountains in Japan, Mt. Fuji is the most crowded.
The climbing season lasts from July 1st to August
31st. During this time the weather is stable and the
mountain huts that serve as overnight camping
spots are mostly open. If you climb Mt Fuji during
this season, be prepared to struggle to the top with
the masses, or if you are an accomplished
mountaineer
WE HOPE YOU
ENJOY!!!!!
AND REMEMBER
YOUR WAY IS
THE WAY!!