ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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permafrost
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very cold, low average temperatures
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lots of trees
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small amount of plants
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high amount of rainfall
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tundra plants are short, robust plants that often grow together in groups to resist cold temperatures and exploit the favourable microclimate near the ground. Furthermore, the leaves of tundra plants are small and leathery which helps lock in moisture.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tundra are characterised by long, cold winters with high winds and average temperatures below freezing for six to ten months of the year. Tundra also get less than 25 centimeters (10 inches) of precipitation annually. They are also characterized by low biotic diversity and simple vegetation structure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Characteristics of the Tundra Biome It’s dry-The tundra gets about as much precipitation as the average desert, around 10 inches per year. Most of this is snow. Permafrost-Below the top soil, the ground is permanently frozen year round. It’s barren-The tundra has few nutrients to support plant and animal life.
Detailed explanation-4: -The plants tend to be small and close to the ground. This protects them from strong winds and cold temperatures.