Artic Tundra Flashcards

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ARTIC TUNDRA - Temperature

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  1. Cold
  2. Below 0 degrees for most of the year
  3. May be warmer at 10 degrees in the summer
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ARTIC TUNDRA- Rainfall

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  1. Very low rainfall ( < 250 mm / yr )
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ARTIC TUNDRA - Plants

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  1. Very few plants
  2. Lichens, mosses
  3. Any tress are short
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ARTIC TUNDRA - Explanation

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  1. Location : artic circle
  2. Sun’s rays spread over a large area due to curved surface area
  3. High pressure air with sinking air
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