Tundra ecosystems Flashcards
1
Q
location of tundra ecosystems
A
found in areas of high latitude e.g Antarctica, Alaska, Canada, northern Scandinavia/Russia. also in high altitude e.g himilayas
2
Q
key features of a tundra environment
A
- temps above freezzing in summer months=more animal life
- found on margins of ice
- 14% of world’s carbon emmisions stored in permafrost
- tree-less environment
3
Q
what ground hugging species survive?
A
mosses and lichen
4
Q
why does vegetation grow slowly?
A
due to cold climate…also takes a long time to recover
