Arctic and Antarctic Tundra
What is permafrost?
What is a permeated frozen layer that prevents plant roots from growing too deep
Name two types of producers in the Alpine Tundra.
Grasses, Lichens, Mosses, Shrubs, Dwarf / Stunted trees
Name two types of autotrophs in the polar ecosystem.
What are algae and phytoplankton?
Climate change is primarily cause by?
What is salinity?
Amount of salt in the water
In the Arctic and Antarctic, what are the growing seasons like?
what is short growing season
What is the growing season like in the Alpine Tundra?
Shorter and Colder than Artic.
Longer and Colder than Artic.
Shorter and warmer than Artic.
Longer and warmer than Artic.
Longer and warmer than Artic.
Salinity is in various parts of the polar ecosystem. Where is it located in the water?
what is albedo?
How much sun/heat is reflected back into space
Melting of permafrost is caused by/
what is climate change
This iconic Arctic animal has specialized fur that changes color with the seasons, helping it blend into its snowy surroundings.
Artic Hare
Bison
polar bear
What is the Arctic hare?
Alpine Tundra are only found at?
High Altitudes where large trees cannot grow.
In the polar ecosystem, where are the autotrophs located?
What is towards the top of the water
Which is not an effect of climate change
Human health impacts
More hurricanes
Negative effect on the economy
Increase sea levels
What is more hurricanes
Because of climate change, this animal has been seen roaming around the Alaskan and Siberian villages.
What are polar bears.
Despite the harsh conditions, this plant thrives in the Antarctic tundra, often forming dense mats on the ground.
What are mosses and lichens?
Despite lacking permafrost, what characteristic of the alpine tundra, unlike its Arctic counterpart, contributes to its treeless landscape, posing a challenge for tree growth?
What is well-drained soil
Many animals use this as a bridge to cross over land?
what is sea ice
How to melting permafrost contribute to climate change?
What is releasing greenhouse gasses from the dead organisms in the ground.
What is the term where trees can't grow because of high elevation or high latitude
Tree Line , Timberline
Because Antarctica is covered by ice fields, with land too cold and dry, what can't it support?
what is vegeitation
Found in the alpine tundra, this large herbivorous mammal is known for its thick, shaggy coat and distinctive curved horns. What is the name of this animal?
What is a Mountain Goat
Lack of ice keeps populations _______ , increasing inbreeding.
Name one effect of climate change that affects the polar ecosystem
what is Ocean acidification, Melting land and sea ice, increase sea levels
These animals, also known as reindeer, are vital to the livelihoods of many indigenous peoples in the Arctic and are known for their impressive antlers.