Arctic and Alpine Tundra

  • coldest biome- below freezing at night year round
  • short growing season
  • Arctic Tundra
    • located in the far north of Greenland, Alaska, Canada, Europe, and Russia
    • frozen, windy, desert-like plains
    • scattered bogs and ponds
    • growing season lasts for only 50 to 60 days
    • layer of frozen subsoil so little water drainage
  • Alpine Tundra
    • located high in the mountains above the tree line
    • well drained soil
    • growing season is about 180 days

 

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