Permafrost and Tundra
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Permafrost and Tundra starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how permafrost affects the construction of buildings in tundra regions.
Describe one way in which indigenous people have adapted to living in tundra regions.
Describe the impact of permafrost thawing on the environment.
Explain the difference between Arctic tundra and alpine tundra.
Explain the role of lichens in the tundra ecosystem.
Explain why the tundra is considered a fragile ecosystem.
Explain why the tundra is important for global climate regulation.
Explain why the tundra is sometimes called a 'cold desert'.
The tundra biome is mainly found in which regions of the world? (1) Tropical, (2) Polar, (3) Temperate, (4) Desert
What is the average annual temperature of the tundra biome? (1) Above 10°C, (2) Below 0°C, (3) 15°C, (4) 25°C
Which animal is commonly found in the Arctic tundra? (1) Polar bear, (2) Lion, (3) Kangaroo, (4) Elephant
Which of the following best describes the soil in the tundra? (1) Rich and fertile, (2) Sandy, (3) Poor and nutrient-deficient, (4) Volcanic
Fill in the blank: The layer of soil above the permafrost that thaws during the summer is called the __________ layer.
Fill in the blank: The main limiting factor for plant growth in the tundra is __________.
Fill in the blank: The main vegetation found in the tundra includes mosses, lichens, and __________.
Fill in the blank: The permafrost layer can be up to __________ meters thick in some regions.
True or False: Alpine tundra is found at high altitudes in mountain ranges.
True or False: Permafrost can be found beneath the ocean floor.
True or False: Permafrost is found only in Antarctica.
True or False: The active layer in permafrost regions is permanently frozen.
