Polar Ecosystems
True or False?
There are only sea animals in polar ecosystems.
False
True or False?
The arctic tundra encircles the North Pole and goes south to the conifer forest of the taiga.
True
Where are the Alpine Tundras located?
Alpine Tundra is only found at very high altitudes.
What greenhouse gases surround the Earth's Atmosphere?
CO2, water vapor, and methane
What do the animals in a polar ecosystem eat?
fish or other sea life
What are the winters like in Arctic Tundras?
Very cold and dark winters
True or False?
Oxygen levels are low and windy at the mountaintops.
True
True or False?
The natural greenhouse effect is hurting our planet.
False
What are polar ecosystems like during the winter?
Cold and dark
What kinds of plants are common in an Arctic/Antarctic Tundra?
Lichens, moss, and grass
What is a timberline?
the line where no more trees can grow
What is the effect of climate change that affects tundra ecosystems?
A.) More hurricanes
B.) Melting of sea ice
C.) Burning fossil fuels
D.) Desertification
B.) Melting of sea ice
What is the polar ecosystem's food web based on?
phytoplankton and algae in the ocean
What happens when it rains on permafrost?
The top part of the soil gets soaked and created temporary bogs and marshes.
What is the soil like in Alpine Tundras?
The soil is well drained.
What are the two main effects of climate change on a polar ecosystem?
Melting of land and sea ice.
Where is part of the ocean saltier?
Toward the bottom
What kind of albedo occurs in Arctic/Antarctic tundras?
High Albedo
How long is the growing season in Alpine Tundras?
approximately 180 days.
How do melting land and sea ice affect the environment?
The water level rises and animals lose their source of protection/way of finding food and water.