What is the tundra?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and location of the tundra. We will also learn about the flora and fauna that are present there.
What is the tundra?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and location of the tundra. We will also learn about the flora and fauna that are present there.
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Key learning points
- Identify the characteristics of the tundra
- Review where the tundra is found
- Explore the flora and fauna that inhabit this biome
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3 Questions
Q1.
Temperature is...
rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Q2.
What happens in a biome with low precipitation and extreme temperatures?
It is always cold.
Lots of vegetation grows.
Q3.
Why is northern Europe significantly warmer than other places equally as far north?
Norther Europe is close to the equator.
Norther Europe receives more direct sunlight than anywhere else on the Earth's surface.
3 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following two countries can you find a tundra in?
Canada and England
Russia and South Africa
Q2.
Why does so little flora grow in the tundra?
The animals eat the flora at a faster rate than the plants can grow.
The winters are too long for any flora to grow.
Q3.
Choose the correct option.
Tundra plants have adapted to high temperatures and high light strength.
Tundra plants have adapted to high temperatures and low light strength.
Tundra plants have adapted to low temperatures and high light strength.