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Tundra Vocabulary 1
Words related to the Tundra Biome, including animals, plants, and types
Term | Definition |
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Tundra | Biome where low temperatures and short growing seasons limit tree growth. |
Permafrost | Ground that has been at or below the freezing point for two or more years. |
Antarctic | Tundra biome consisting of Antarctica, the surrounding islands, and parts of the Southern Ocean. |
Arctic | Tundra biome consisting of the Arctic Ocean and the land around it. |
Timberline | Elevation where trees no longer grow due to lack of air, heat, or water. |
Alpine Tundra | Tundra biome above 10,000 feet elevation. |
Himalayas | Mountainous tundra biome in Asia. |
Rockies | Mountainous tundra biome in North America. |
Iceberg | Mountain of ice floating in the water separate from a landmass. |
Ice Floe | Large sheet of floating ice. |