AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The tundra is the coldest of the biomes. It also receives low amounts of precipitation, making the tundra similar to a desert.

Detailed explanation-2: -The tundra is extremely windy and dry, it is considered a desert, and it is also much colder than the taiga biome. The taiga biome is also found in the Northern hemisphere while the tundra is found on both ends of the globe.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The tundra biome can be characterized as arctic or alpine. The arctic tundra is cold because higher latitudes receive less solar radiation, especially during winter when the sun can stay below the horizon for more than two months.

Detailed explanation-4: -Three types of tundra exist: antarctic, alpine, and arctic. The main difference between these types of tundra is their location on the earth. But they share many characteristics like cold, dry weather, which is why they’re all called Tundra.