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If you want to learn about the Arctic tundra, this is the place to start! It is a type of biome with harsh weather conditions. The cold weather makes it difficult for people to visit it. The Arctic tundra is home for many types of plants and animals. I invite you to explore and enjoy the wonderful world of the Arctic tundra!
Fun facts
- The word tundra comes from the word tunturial which means treeless land.
- Because of the extreme temperatures, most of the living organisms get their food from dead organisms.
- The majority of the people have not visited many parts that are inhabited in Alaska and in Canada and sometimes it is considered a part of the tundra biome because of its extreme temperatures.
- The tundra biome is considered a carbon dioxide sink because it stores more than it gives away.
- There is a small amount of trees that grow in the tundra because of the extreme temperatures and in the snow there is a layer that doesn't let roots of trees and water pass.
- The tundra has about 400 types of flowers and plants, but only about 48 types of animals.
- Although Antartica is not located inside the Arctic Circle, it is sometimes considered part of the biome because of its extreme temperatures.
- The tundra biome is the driest place in Earth. The rain that falls adds up to about 10 inches per year.
- During the summer, it can be daytime the whole day (24 hours).
- The largest animal that lives in the tundra is the polar bear.
- There are 2 types of tundras: the Arctic tundra and the Alpine tundra.
- The Arctic tundra is located inside the Arctic Circle and the Alpine tundra is located in the mountain tops.
- The plants that grow in the tundra usually grow in clusters to have better protection and be warm from the extreme temperatures and the wind.