Cold Soil Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What temperatures can topsoils reach in winter and summer?
A
Summer- 10⁰C
Winter- -30⁰C
2
Q
How many different species of plants are there in the Arctic?
A
1700
3
Q
How many different species of plants can be found in the Antarctic?
A
Just over 500 mosses and lichens
4
Q
What is the vegetation like in the Arctic?
A
Flowering plants, dwarf shrubs, grasses, shrubs.
Shallow root system.
No trees or larger plants
5
Q
What is the vegetation like in the Antarctic?
A
Only two species of grass: Antarctic hair grass, Antarctic pearwort.
300 mosses, 150 lichens
