Tundras
By Jerry Li Period 6
5 Abiotic Factors
Strong winds
Permafrost
Soil
Precipitation
http://alpinetundrabiome.weebly.com/biotic-and-abiotic-factors.html
5 Biotic factors
Migratory birds
Sandpipers
Arctic bumblebees
Reindeer mosses
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/archive/tundra-old.html
Climate
It doesn't precipitate often, and usually in the summertime. You can expect 5-15 inches (about 12.7 to 38.1 centimeters)
Temperatures:
In the winter, average temperatures are between -18 to -50. In the summer, 30 degrees to -50 degrees.
http://biology.tutorvista.com/ecology/tundra.html?view=simple
Plant Life
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/tundra.php
There is only 1 kind of tree, the dwarf tree -- which is 5 centimeters tall.
Animal Life
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/tundra.html
Why do Humans Need Tundras?
http://animals.pawnation.com/endangered-species-alpine-tundra-8745.html
How do Humans Affect This Biome?
Air pollution can build up smog clouds that take away lichen, a remarkable food source.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/tundra-threats/
How can Humans Help Protect this Biome?
Another act is to limit road construction, mining, and the building of pipelines.
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/tundra-threats/
What are Tundras Known For?
Interesting Facts about Biomes
"Tundra" means "treeless plain."
http://www.hww.ca/en/where-they-live/canadas-arctic-tundra.html
The Tundra Biome
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/archive/tundra.html