ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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A treeless plain found in the Artic or on the tops of mountains that is characterized by very low winter temperatures and short, cool summers.
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A region that has little or no plant life, long periods without rain, and extreme temperatures; usually found in hot climates.
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An area that often has scattered trees and that is found in tropical and subtropical areas where seasonal rains, fires, and drought happen.
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A forest biomes where the leaves on the trees fall off during winter, or the dry season, and grow back in the spring and summer.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Tundra is the coldest of all the biomes. Tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturi, meaning treeless plain. It is noted for its frost-molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Tundra region is charecterised by extremely cold climates that is not conducive for vegetative growth. Thus, the number of species of plants and animals is relatively lesser when compared with other regions. This region experiences a cycle of alternate freezing and thawing.
Detailed explanation-3: -Alpine tundra does not contain trees because the climate and soils at high altitude block tree growth. The cold climate of the alpine tundra is caused by the low air temperatures, and is similar to polar climate. Alpine tundra is generally better drained than arctic soils.
Detailed explanation-4: -Tundra ecosystems are treeless regions found in the Arctic and on the tops of mountains, where the climate is cold and windy, and rainfall is scant. Tundra lands are covered with snow for much of the year, but summer brings bursts of wildflowers.