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Desert and Tundra
Flashcards for the Desert and Tundra Habitat
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Desert | Dry Habitat, Less than 10 inches of rain, hot during the day and cold at night |
| Soil in the Desert | Sandy Soil |
| Desert Plants | Saguaro Cactus, Mesquite Tree, Succulents |
| Desert Plant Adaptations | Thorns and spines, waxy skin, thick stems, long and shallow roots |
| Desert Animals | Rattle snakes, jackrabbits, lizards, scorpions, |
| Desert Animal Adaptations | Nocturnal, Large ears, thins bodies, camouflage |
| Nocturnal | Sleeps during the day |
| Camouflage | Blends in with environment |
| Arctic Tundra | Dry Habitat, Less than 10 inches of rain, Winters are long and dark, and summers have sunlight all day |
| Soil in the Arctic Tundra | Soil is always frozen with a layer of permafrost underneath |
| Permafrost | Soil that is always frozen |
| Arctic Plants | Dwarf Fireweed, Arctic Forget Me Not, lichens, mosses |
| Arctic Plant Adaptations | shallow roots, short and small, grow together in clumps, dark colors |
| Arctic Animals | Bears, seals, foxes, oxen, whales, elk |
| Arctic Animal Adaptations | Thick fur coats, Blubber, Wide paws, strong claws, camouflage, migrate |
| Migrate | To move to another place |