AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the key features of the Tundra?
A
cold winter, thin acidic soil, evergreen trees
B
treeless, permafrost, cold dark winters
C
ong cool summers, short dark winters, migrating animals
D
many evergreen trees, short moist summers, long snowy winters
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -One unique characteristic of the Arctic tundra is permafrost–ground that is permanently frozen. Because the permafrost has no cracks or pores, nothing can penetrate it–neither plant roots nor water. The surface layer above the permafrost thaws each summer.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tundra has cold and dry Climate. It is covered with snow and is very cold throughout the year. There is no sunshine in the winter season of the year, both days and nights are dark. In the month of February-March, the sun begins to shine.

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