AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is there a summer in the tundra?
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plants and Animals in Tundras The summer growing season is just 50 to 60 days, when the sun shines up to 24 hours a day. The relatively few species of plants and animals that live in the harsh conditions of the tundra are essentially clinging to life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Alpine tundra has a more moderate climate: summers are cool, with temperatures that range from 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F), and winters are moderate, with temperatures that rarely fall below –18 °C (0 °F).

Detailed explanation-3: -The tundra has two distinct seasons: a long winter and a short summer. Being so far north, the tundra has long nights in the winter and long days in the summer. The winter lasts around 8 months and is extremely cold. In the middle of winter the sun may not rise for weeks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The highest temperature in the tundra biome is 45 degrees Fahrenheit. During winters, the temperature of the tundra may decline up to-50 degrees Fahrenheit.

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