Artic Tundra Flashcards
1
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ARTIC TUNDRA - Temperature
A
- Cold
- Below 0 degrees for most of the year
- May be warmer at 10 degrees in the summer
2
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ARTIC TUNDRA- Rainfall
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- Very low rainfall ( < 250 mm / yr )
3
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ARTIC TUNDRA - Plants
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- Very few plants
- Lichens, mosses
- Any tress are short
4
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ARTIC TUNDRA - Explanation
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- Location : artic circle
- Sun’s rays spread over a large area due to curved surface area
- High pressure air with sinking air