APES BIOMES FLASHCARDIZZ CHALLENGE

A biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

The tundra biome is characterized by cold temperatures, low precipitation, permafrost, and a short growing season.

Permafrost is a permanently frozen layer of soil found in polar regions and high mountain areas.

Deserts form at 30 degrees latitude due to constant high pressure, which inhibits cloud formation and precipitation.

The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects, such as air, to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere, caused by Earth's rotation.

The average temperature in the tundra biome typically ranges from -34°C in winter to 12°C in summer.

Climate change can lead to thawing of permafrost, changes in vegetation, and impacts on wildlife habitats in the tundra biome.

Common vegetation in the tundra includes mosses, lichens, low shrubs, and grasses.

Animals in the tundra have adaptations such as thick fur, fat layers for insulation, and behaviors like migration or hibernation.

The tundra biome plays a crucial role in carbon storage and regulating global climate, as well as providing habitat for unique species.