Exploring the Tundra Ecosystem

What is the tundra?

• A tropical rainforest

• A cold, treeless biome found in polar regions

• A desert with high temperatures

• A mountain covered in forests

Where are tundra regions primarily located?

• Near the equator

• In the polar regions of the Northern Hemisphere

• In the middle of large continents

• Along the equator

Which of the following is a characteristic climate condition of the tundra?

• Hot and humid summers

• Mild winters and rainy summers

• Extremely cold temperatures and short summers

• Heavy rainfall year-round

What is the average temperature in the tundra during winter?

Which of the following animals is commonly found in the tundra?

• Polar bear

• Lion

• Kangaroo

• Gorilla

Which plant is well-adapted to the tundra environment?

• Cactus

• Arctic moss

• Oak tree

• Palm tree

What is permafrost?

• A type of animal in the tundra

• Permanently frozen ground

• A type of tree in the tundra

• A warm wind in the tundra

Which group of people traditionally lives in the Arctic tundra?

• Inuit

• Maasai

• Aborigines

• Bedouin

Which of the following is NOT a group of people living in the tundra?

• Sámi

• Nenets

• Yup’ik

• Zulu

What is a common adaptation of tundra plants?

• Tall, thick trunks

• Growing close to the ground

• Large, broad leaves

• Deep roots