Climate and Location
This tundra feature is ground that stays frozen all year.
What is permafrost?
These small plants grow low to the ground to stay warm.
What are mosses (or small ground plants)?
This big predator hunts seals on the ice.
What is a polar bear?
Thick fur helps animals…
What is stay warm?
This problem is making the tundra warmer over time.
What is climate change / global warming?
The tundra gets very little of this, making it like a cold desert.
What is precipitation / rain or snow?
Trees cannot grow in the tundra because the ground is
What is frozen ground / permafrost?
This animal changes its fur color to white in winter.
What is an Arctic fox?
This thick layer of fat helps animals survive the cold.
What is blubber / fat layer?
When frozen ground melts, it releases this gas into the air.
What is methane?
The tundra is mostly found near the
What is the Arctic Circle / near the North Pole?
These plants have shallow roots and grow in clumps.
What is grasses or tundra plants?
Many tundra animals move to warmer places during this season.
What is winter?
Small ears help animals keep in their...
What is reduce heat loss?
Drilling for oil can harm this ecosystem.
What is the tundra?
Tundra winters are long and cold, but summers are short and
What is cool?
Many tundra plants are dark in color to soak up
What is absorb sunlight / heat?
This bird travels the farthest distance of any animal each year.
What is the Arctic tern?
Plants grow close to the ground to stay safe from
What is strong wind / wind damage?
Warmer temperatures can change where animals find...
What is food availability?
This type of tundra is found on tall mountains.
What is alpine tundra?
This small fruit grows on low plants in the tundra.
What is cloudberry?
This large animal has thick fur and curved horns.
What is a musk ox?
This helps animals blend in with snow and ice.
What is camouflage?
Protecting the tundra helps keep …………. alive.
What is biodiversity / many plants and animals?