Block+3+Tundra

= Tundras = The tundra are regions in the coldest places on earth. Artic and Alpine or the two types of tundras. There are short growing seasons, low temperatures, and not alot of precipitation. Tundra covers 20%of the of the earth's surface. Winter begins in September and ends 7 to 9 months later. Temperatures range between 18 degrees to -40 degrees. Glaciers,ice bergs,wind,and percipitaion cause changes every day to tu ndra. Snow that has melted or water from rain gather in bogs and provide plants with water.

Animals that live in the tundra are: == the artic fox caribou grizzly bear polar bear snowy owl musk Ox harlequin duck ermine

T he artic fox eats birds, eggs, small mammals, and fish. Its paws are lined with fur to help keep in heat. Also it uses its tail as insulation when it sleeps. = =