Tundra: Semester Exam

Front

Most of the tundra plants are __________.

Back

perennials

Front

The world tundra means this...

Back

treeless

Front

When animals move south to warmer environments in winter, they...

Back

migrate

Front

When animals go into a very deep sleep in the winter to conserve energy they...

Back

hibernate

Front

By growing in tight clumps and close to the ground, plants protect from the freezing...

Back

temperature

Front

What is permafrost?

Back

A thick subsurface layer of soil that remains frozen throughout the year.

Front

What adaptations do tundra animals have for cold climates?

Back

Thick fur, fat layers, and coloration for camouflage.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of tundra ecosystems?

Back

Low temperatures and short growing seasons.

Front

Name a common animal found in the tundra.

Back

Caribou (Reindeer).

Front

What role do lichens play in the tundra ecosystem?

Back

They are a primary food source for herbivores and help in soil formation.