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Tundra Vocabulary 2
More words related to tundra biome including plants & animals.
Term | Definition |
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Ice Shelf | A thick, floating sheet of ice attached to land. |
Hypothermia | Medical emergency where your body loses heat faster than it can produce it. |
Hypoxia | Medical emergency, occurring at high elevations, where your body does not receive enough oxygen. |
Tundra Plants | Low growing plants with shallow roots, hairy stems, dark leaves, and short growing seasons. |
Bearberries | Dwarf shrubs with berries found in the Arctic. |
Arctic Aster | Perennial herb found in the Arctic. |
Hibernation | State of inactivity in an animal to conserve energy. |
Migration | Annual or seasonal moving of animals to another area. |
Blubber | Thick layer of fat that covers some sea mammals to keep them warm. |
Molt | Thicker fur or feathers that animals grow for the winter. |