Where is the tundra located?
The tundra is mainly limited to the northern hemisphere; click on the link below to see a map of the tundra spreading across this area.
The Tundra BiomeThe ecology of the tundra is controlled by the cold climate and the northern latitude. The former means that a unique soil structure, permafrost, forms and dominates the biology. Permafrost is a layer of soil that remains frozen year-round. The soil above it may thaw during the summer, but the soil below remains frozen and thus biologically inactive.- The tundra is very cold, and does not have a lot of plant diversity. There is a very short season for plants to grow and reproduce.
- The video below provides a fun overview of the Tundra's location and characteristics.
- 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. Dead organic
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