Simple Present Review

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The Arctic _________ (be) a very cold place.

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It __________________ (begin) at the North Pole and ends at the Arctic Circle.

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In Canada, the Arctic _______________ (include) the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

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Arctic researchers ________________ (think) of the Arctic as the area north of the tree line.

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There ________________ (be) many lakes, rivers and streams in the Arctic.

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Trees ________________ (not grow) on the tundra because it is too cold.

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The ground ________________ (be) frozen.

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A thin layer of soil ________________ (thaw) in the summer.

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There ________________ (be) a very short growing season.

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Many kinds of animals ________________ (live) in the polar seas.