The Tundra – Flashcards

Which of the following plants is not found in the tundra? a. caribou moss b. lousewort c. bearberry d. ocotillo Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What characteristic about the tundra biome listed below does not contribute to a reduction of carbon dioxide on Earth? a. nutrient-poor soil b. permafrost c. plants and their trapped carbon dioxide are frozen in the earth d. carbon dioxide sink Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following statements about the tundra is true? a. The tundra has a dense covering of trees. b. There are two main categories of the tundra biome. c. Temperatures in the tundra range from extreme highs to extreme lows. d. The tundra biome does not support animal life. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Why is there limited vegetation in the tundra? a. The soil is frozen and devoid of nutrients. b. There is frequent flooding and the soil is nutrient-poor. c. There is frequent flooding and the soil is nutrient-rich. d. The soil is frozen and contains pockets rich in nutrients. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Organisms that live in the tundra biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The Labrador tea plant is a shrub that grows to be approximately five feet tall. Its leaves are used by human residents of the Arctic tundra to create both beverages and medicine. The leaves are harvested from each plant individually off the branches throughout the year. How has the Labrador tea plant adapted to enable its survival against the cold of the tundra biome? a. shallow roots b. dense hairs c. retention of dead leaves d. low to the ground Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What is the main difference between the alpine tundra and the arctic tundra? a. The alpine tundra includes trees. b. The alpine tundra occurs on mountaintops. c. The alpine tundra has no animal life. d. The alpine tundra has lower temperatures. Please select the best answer from the choices provided