SE - Tundra Biome Flashcards
1
Q
What is another word for tundra?
A
Polar
2
Q
What is another word for arid?
A
Desert
3
Q
Where are tundra regions found? (2 points)
A
- Poles
- 60°N and S of the equator?
4
Q
What is the climate of tundra regions like? (2 points)
A
- Very cold
- Very dry
5
Q
Why are tundra regions very dry?
A
High pressure
6
Q
What is one example of flora found in tundra regions?
A
Moss
7
Q
In tundra regions, is the fauna found mostly in coastal areas or inland?
A
Coastal areas
8
Q
What is an example of an animal found in tundra areas?
A
Polar bears
9
Q
True or false?
There are land mammals in the Antarctic.
A
False
10
Q
What is an example of fauna found in the Antarctic?
A
Penguins
