Animal Adaptation
The way most tundra animals completely avoid winter's perils. starts with an m
By migrating elsewhere for the winter.
Sometimes referred to as a "cold dessert".
What is tundra?
Tundra plants grow slowly and can take years to get ready to make a ______. Starts with an F
flower
Name one animal that adapts to the tundra by growing thick fur.
What is the Polar bear or Muskoxen?
Name one of the two types of tundra.
What are Arctic and Alpine?
All tundra plants do this to survive the harsh winter. Starts with a d.
go dormit
A state of deep dormancy, where heartbeat and respiration slow.
What is Hibernation?
A layer of permanently fozen soil.
What is permafrost?
Some tundra plants ____ their leaves to conserve nutrients.
keep
How do small mammals, such as tundra voles, lemmings, ermine, and shrews survive the winter?
They rely on the snow layer to insulate their tunnels and nests.
The defining characteristcs of tundra.
What is a cold biome with no trees?
How do some tundra plants soak up every bit of sun shine they can?
They revolve slowly throughout the long days, catching the sun's rays like tiny satellite dishes.
Name one animal that adapts to the tundra by having a compact heat-efficient body.
What is the Arctic Fox or Arctic Hare?
One cause of the tundra's lack of trees.
What is permafrost, fridged tempartures, or a short growing season?
Name two of the harsh conditions that plants must adapt to.
They must adapt to the relatively cool summer, the shortness of the growing season, chilly soils (cooled by permafrost), frequent winds and extreme winter temperatures.