The Tundra Answers

What characteristic about the tundra biome listed below does not contribute to a reduction of carbon dioxide on Earth?a.nutrient-poor soilb.permafrostc.plants and their trapped carbon dioxide are frozen in the earthd.carbon dioxide sink

Organisms that live in the tundra have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Ursus maritimus has a variety of adaptations which enable it to survive in the tundra. It is the largest terrestrial carnivore, but it is also an excellent swimmer that spends much of its time in and near the water hunting its favorite food. It has large paws with small bumps to provide traction as it walks across the ice. Its fur is helpful as camouflage during the winter months, but not as helpful during the summer. Which organism has the adaptations described that enable it to survive in the tundra? a. harp seal b. arctic fox c. polar bear d. Kodiak bear Please select the best answer from the choices provided

This is the world’s coldest biome. It receives only 6-10 inches of precipitation per year and has a permanently frozen layer of earth called permafrost. The soil is nutrient-poor with very little vegetation.a.taigab.tundrac.deciduous forestd.alpine

What is the main difference between the alpine tundra and the arctic tundra?a.The alpine tundra includes trees.b.The alpine tundra occurs on mountaintops.c.The alpine tundra has no animal life.d.The alpine tundra has lower temperatures.

The tundra is located _______.a.north of the equatorb.south of the equatorc.along the equatord.both north and south of the equator

The large size of the musk ox _______.a.helps minimize heat lossb.is offset by its long legsc.helps the animal graze less oftend.helps maximize heat loss

Which of the following statements about the tundra is true?a.The tundra has a dense covering of trees.b.There are two main categories of the tundra biome.c.Temperatures in the tundra range from extreme highs to extreme lows.d.The tundra biome does not support animal life.

What type of vegetation is not frequently found in the tundra?a.mossesb.shrubsc.lichensd.trees

Organisms that live in the tundra biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The Labrador tea plant is a shrub that grows to be approximately five feet tall. Its leaves are used by human residents of the Arctic tundra to create both beverages and medicine. The leaves are harvested from each plant individually off the branches throughout the year. How has the Labrador tea plant adapted to enable its survival against the cold of the tundra biome? a. shallow roots b. dense hairs c. retention of dead leaves d. low to the ground Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why is there limited vegetation in the tundra?a.The soil is frozen and devoid of nutrients.b.There is frequent flooding and the soil is nutrient-poor. c.There is frequent flooding and the soil is nutrient-rich.d.The soil is frozen and contains pockets rich in nutrients.