Tundra Quiz

What are tundras?

• Forested areas with moderate climate

• Deserts with high temperatures

• Warm and wet regions

• Treeless regions with extreme cold and low rainfall

How many types of tundras are there?

• Two

• One

• Three

• Four

Where do alpine tundras occur?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Plains

• Forests

What is the growing season in alpine tundras?

• 365 days

• 90 days

• 180 days

• 270 days

What kind of wildlife can be found in the arctic tundra?

• Lions and elephants

• Tigers and monkeys

• Polar bears and caribou

• Giraffes and zebras

What is deteriorating in the arctic tundra due to global warming?

• Insects

• Wildlife

• Shrubs

• Permafrost

What does permafrost contain?

• Oxygen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

What is the primary vegetation in tundras?

• Tropical trees

• Desert cacti

• Mosses and lichens

• Grasslands

What is the average temperature in the tundra during winter?

• -12 degrees Celsius

• -34 degrees Celsius

• 0 degrees Celsius

• -20 degrees Celsius

What is a significant impact of global warming on tundras?

• Increased rainfall

• Increased wildlife diversity

• Thawing of permafrost

• Increased tree growth