Transcript Arctic Tundra

By: Amanda, Rachel, Ally, and Maya
Arctic Moss-it isn’t easily damaged by frost, so it is able
to live in the Arctic Tundra.
Diamond-leaf Willow-adapted to the weather by
growing close to the ground.
Bearberry-adapted by growing low to the ground to
stay out of the wind. It has grown long silky hairs to keep
warm.
Caribou Moss-it isn’t easily damaged by frost, so it is
able to live in the Arctic Tundra.
Labrador Tea-adapted to the tundra by growing
leathery leaves that trap moisture.
Pasque Flower-adapted to the cold climate by growing
close to the ground.
Tufted Saxifrage-it loves cool weather so the Arctic is
the perfect place for it to grow.
Arctic Willow-adapted to the permafrost by growing a
shallow root system. It grows a pesticide that repels
insects and adapted to the cold weather by growing
fuzzy hair on the leaves.
Reindeer Moss-adapted to the permafrost by
absorbing nutrients that are in the air.
Purple Saxifrage-grows close to the ground to stay out
of the strong winds.
Geographer Information
The arctic tundra is in the northern hemisphere and is south to the taiga.
The tundra extends about seven thousand miles from the Aleutian
Islands, located in the west, to Greenland and Labrador, located in the
east. The tundra depends on the criteria used to define the southern
part of the region. The topography of the arctic landscape has high
mountains, sedimentary plain, exposed bedrock, little or no soil
production, and lowlands. Most of the arctic islands are rugged, with
low mountains that rise steeply from the sea. The arctic tundra has
permanently frozen soil which doesn’t allow trees or any vegetation to
freely grow. When the Trans-Alaskan Pipeline was put up there was
much concern for what damage it would do to the environment. The
heated oil that runs through the pipe, is insulated from the frozen soil,
could leak into the soil damaging the little vegetation that is there and
could cause pollution that may not be able to be solved.
The orange areas are the Arctic
Tundra. As shown in the picture,
the Arctic Tundra is only located in
the northern part of the world.
Meteorologist Information
The arctic tundra only has summer in a 6-10 week period. The sun shines
24 hours a day, but it only shines a little. The temperature can’t reach
over 45-50 f. The summer in the arctic tundra is a non-stop wind
blowing so it blows shrubs everywhere and also stinging bugs. When it
darkens the wind power increases. In the winter the weather usually
does not succeed -20/-30 f. The arctic tundra only rains up to 6-10 in
(includes melting snow), so it is pretty dry and cold all year round. It
seams dry because the evaporation is very slow. The arctic tundra is in
most of Greenland, northern Alaska, parts of Russia and northern
Canada. The water helps the temperature not drop. The organisms
that could not survive in the arctic tundra would be any warm climate
animal because it would be too cold and not have enough food.
Humans could survive, but there might not be enough sunlight and
food. The arctic tundra is not one of the best places to live in, but it
would be good for any cold climate animal.
Zoologist Information
 The animals that are in the arctic tundra are the
following: hares, polar bears, penguins, snowy owls,
walrus’, seals, killer whales, foxes, beluga whales, and
wolves
 To see the way these animals interact click on this link
to see a elaborate food chain: Food Chain
Botanist
 Arctic Moss-adapted to the harsh winds by growing
close to the ground. It grows under water, so it is
protected from the harsh arctic winds.
 Arctic Willow-adapted to the permafrost by growing a
shallow root system. It grows a pesticide that repels
insects and adapted to the cold weather by growing
fuzzy hair on the leaves.
 Bearberry-adapted by growing low to the ground to
stay out of the wind. It has grown long silky hairs to
keep warm.
Botanist
 Caribou Moss-it isn’t easily damaged by frost, so it is
able to live in the Arctic Tundra.
 Diamond-leaf Willow-adapted to the weather by
growing close to the ground.
 Labrador Tea-adapted to the tundra by growing
leathery leaves that trap moisture.
 Pasque Flower-adapted to the cold climate by growing
close to the ground.
 Tufted Saxifrage-it loves cool weather so the Arctic is
the perfect place for it to grow.
On the next 3 slides, we have put the pictures of 9
different animals. We have categorized the animals
into 3 different groups: Herbivores, Omnivores, and
Carnivores.
Arctic Hare
Herbivores
Caribou
Arctic
Squirrel
Beluga
Omnivores
Snowy Owls
Polar Bears
Carnivores
Penguins
Seal
Walrus