Tundra

Where is the tundra biome located

• near the equator

• only in the southern hemisphere

• at the top and bottom of the Earth

• only in the northern hemisphere

What is the average yearly rainfall for the tundra biome?

• about 100 inches

• less than 10 inches

• it rains all the time

• it doesn't get any rain

For several weeks during the winter the sun isn't seen at all.

• It is dark for 24 hours a day

• the clouds cover the sun

Permafrost is a unique feature of the tundra. Permafrost is the layer of ground that

• is soft and muddy

• melts in the summer

• freezes sometimes

• is always frozen solid

What is a common adaptation of animals that live in the tundra?

• thick fur coats that change color from season to season

• masks so they can hide

• beaks to build nests

• webbed feet

The arctic fox is a tundra animal. What adaptations does it have to survive in the tundra.

• thick fur

• tiny ears

• short legs, so its is very close to the ground

• all of the above

Polar Bears also live along the edges of the tundra. They have many adaptations like

• thick white fur for camouflage and warmth

• thick layer of blubber for insulation

• great swimmers

• all of the above