Tundra Quiz

Which statement best describes seasons in the Tundra?

Summer and Winter are the major seasons. No sunshine in summer. All sunshine in winter.

Spring and Fall are the major seasons. No sunshine in spring. All sunshine in fall.

Summer and Winter are the major seasons. All sunshine in summer. No sunshine in winter.

Spring and Fall are the major seasons. All sunshine in spring. No sunshine in fall.

What are the two types of Tundra?

Arctic & Alpine

Alpine & Andes

Arctic & Antarctic

Andes & Antarctic

What kind of precipitation can you expect to find in the Tundra? How much Annually?

Mostly Rain - 6 to 10 inches

Mostly Snow - 8 to 12 inches

Mostly Snow - 6 to 10 inches

Mostly Rain - 8 to 12 inches

What is Permafrost?

What happens when you get a perm and frosted tips

Permanently frozen layer of earth

Frost that permeates the polar regions of glaciers

Permanent frost on tree leaves

What are the seasonal temperatures of the tundra?

Summer: 54℉ Winter: -20℉ to -30℉

Summer: 32℉ Winter: -20℉ to -30℉

Spring: 54℉ Fall: -20℉ to -30℉

Spring: 32℉ Fall: -20℉ to -30℉

Which animal would you NOT find in an Alpine Tundra?

Butterflies

Elks

Seagulls

Golden Eagles

Which animal would you NOT find in an Arctic Tundra?

Fox

Bumble Bees

Salmon

Grizzly Bears

Which statement best describes plant life in the Tundra?

Plant life is sparse and trees cannot grow.

Plant life is sparse in the winter but lively in the warmer summer months.

Plant life is sparse though regions of the Tundra have large evergreens.

Plantlife is rich and diverse in the Tundra.

Tundra gets it name from which word that means “Treeless Plane”?

Tundriad

Tunturia

Tuntry

Topiary

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