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Tundras - Coggle Diagram
Tundras
Plants animals and human life
cold temperatures, limited precipitation, permafrost, and strong winds
Because of the permafrost, plants cannot grow deep roots, so there are no tall trees or large plants in this area.
predators: owls, foxes, wolves, and polar bears
lichens, mosses, and small shrubs flourish in the arctic tundra
adapt to the weather by being short and grouped together to resist winds and to be protected
Tundra plants get their energy from the sun through photosynthesis like all other plants, but have adapted to low temperatures and low light intensities. Compared to plants in other biomes they use a minimal amount of energy.
polar bears need the energy from fat to survive the cold tundra, Seals, at times walrus, and sometimes even belugas trapped in open water pockets surrounded by ice are some of the polar bear’s favorite meals
hibernate, or sleep during the worst part of winter to minimize energy loss
The food chain in the Arctic Tundra consists of predators such as owls, foxes, wolves, and polar bears at the top of the chain. Predators hunt herbivores, plant eating animals, such as caribou, lemmings, and hares
Mosquitoes, flies, moths, grasshoppers, arctic bumblebees, and other insects are at the bottom of the arctic food chain
people have recently been moving to the tundra to work in the mines and oil industry
Roads and towns are being built in the tundras to increase the population there, this can cause pollution and cause the temperature to rise.
Climate
Coldest biom
Strong winds
temperatures may be below 0 °C [32 °F] for 6 to 10 months
least one day in the year, the Sun does not rise
10 inches of precipitation a year or less
Humidity is relatively low in the tundra, and winds are high, adding to the dryness of the air. Humidity is relatively low in the tundra, and winds are high, adding to the dryness of the air.
The water that is created in the summer is unable to drain away, causing bogs that re-freeze in the winter.
Location
High latitude
The artic
on top of some moutians
Largest state with tundras: Alaska
Takes up one fifth of the land on earth
The tundra climate region occurs between 60° and 75° of latitude
Adaptations
Animals and human
Animals on land have thick and long layers of fur to keep them warm
Human wear thick and warm coats to keep warm from the cold winter
ANimals that live in the water have a thick layer of blubber to get energy when they don't hunt, the thick layer of blubber also keeps their body warm in the cold water