Tundra

usgb/ˈtʌndrə/
noun

A type of ecosystem found in cold regions with limited trees and vegetation.

In the Arctic, the tundra can be a tough place for plants and animals to survive due to the cold.
Visual representation of "tundra" - A type of ecosystem found in cold regions with limited trees and vegetation.

Often appears as...

  • arctic tundra
  • alpine tundra
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Climate Specific

The word 'tundra' refers to an environment in very cold climates; it's not used for any other kind of ecosystem.

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Despite the harsh climate, several species thrive in the tundra.
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No Trees

A key feature of tundra ecosystems is that they lack trees due to the permafrost.

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A distinguishing trait of the tundra is its flat, treeless panorama.
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Biome Terminology

'Tundra' is also used more broadly to describe one of Earth's biomes in geography and ecology.

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Students learn about the tundra as one of the major biomes.
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