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Tundra

Published on Feb 23, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Tundra

Photo by treilmann

Tundra Climate

Precipitation
Precipitation totals 6-10 inches of rain a year, which includes melted snow.

Temperature- It never gets any warmer than 45 or 50° F.

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Seasonal Changes- During the long winter months the sun barely rises and it is dark for most of the day.

Photo by jumpyjodes

Tundra Plants

Photo by Bushman.K

Arctic moss
It is adapted to the incredibly strong winds because it grows near to the ground.

Bearberry
It's leathery leaves are an adaptation
to the cold of the tundra.

Photo by John Rusk

Tundra Animals

Photo by frostnip907

Arctic Fox
The Arctic fox has adapted to its environment by growing long fur that changes color with the season for camouflage.

Musk Ox
They head to higher ground where the fierce Arctic winds blow the snow off the ground so they can find food to eat.