The Tundra Biome

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Table of Contents:
Page 1: Title
Page 2: Biome Description
Page 3: Climate and Location
Page 4: Dominant plants and their adaptation
Page 5: Dominant animals and their adaption
Page 6: Other abiotic factors
Page 7: Problems and threats
Page 8: Biome Acronym
Page 9: Picture of biome
Page 10: Food Chain
Page 11: Biome vocabulary
Page 12: Bibliography Title: The Tundra Biome

Biome Description: The tundra is a biome known for its harsh temperatures and barren land. The soil is always frozen, called permafrost, and there is little to no vegetation. It is very cold and inhospitable.

Climate and Location: The climate of tundras are cold and windy with little rain. It is located in the arctic region of the planet.

Dominant Plant Adaptations:

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