What Is a Tundra Biome?

What is a tundra biome?

• A hot, wet, and forested area

• A cold, dry, and treeless plain

• A warm, rainy, and grassy field

• A dry, sandy desert

How many distinct seasons does the tundra biome have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Fill in the blank: Approximately _____ of the Earth's land surface is covered by tundra.

• 20%

• 5%

• 50%

• 35%

The tundra biome has a long winter and a short summer.

• True

• False

Tundra biomes are found near the _______.

• Arctic

• Equator

• Tropics

• Desert

Based on the map, in which region are tundra biomes primarily located?

• Near the Equator

• Near the Arctic

• In the Southern Hemisphere

• In tropical rainforests

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How have plants adapted to living in the tundra? Not many plants are able to grow in harsh tundra conditions. Those that can survive tend to live in groups and stay close to the ground to protect themselves from cold, icy winds. Some plants have adapted to the lack of sun by developing dark, hairy leaves to better absorb sunlight. Fill in the blank: Plants in the tundra tend to live in _______ and stay close to the ground to protect themselves from cold, icy winds.

• groups

• trees

• water

• sand

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How have plants adapted to living in the tundra? Not many plants are able to grow in harsh tundra conditions. Those that can survive tend to live in groups and stay close to the ground to protect themselves from cold, icy winds. Some plants have adapted to the lack of sun by developing dark, hairy leaves to better absorb sunlight.

• True

• False

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How have plants adapted to living in the tundra? Not many plants are able to grow in harsh tundra conditions. Those that can survive tend to live in groups and stay close to the ground to protect themselves from cold, icy winds. Some plants have adapted to the lack of sun by developing dark, hairy leaves to better absorb sunlight. Which of the following is NOT a way plants adapt to the tundra?

• A) Living in groups

• B) Staying close to the ground

• C) Developing dark, hairy leaves

• D) Growing tall above the snow

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Why do animals in the tundra have small ears and tails?

• To reduce the amount of body heat that is lost to the extremities.

• To help them hear better in the snow.

• To make it easier to find food.

• To allow them to move faster through the snow.

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