Arctic TundraJonathan Giumi &

Noah Alleyne

Due date: Oct 15 2013Teacher: M.Sicoli

Where & What???The Arctic Tundra is found in across northern

Alaska, Canada and Siberia. This biome has very long and freezing winters with very short and cool summers. The Arctic Tundra has a permafrost-ground, which basically means that it has no cracks, pores or vegetation because you cannot break the ground. The sun is rarely found during the winter because it always on its horizon and covered or blocked by a shadow.

AnimalsHerbivorous animals: Lemmings, voles caribou,

arctic hares and squirrels.Carnivorous animals: Arctic foxes, wolves and

polar bears.Migratory birds: Ravens, snow bunting, falcons,

loons, sandpipers, snow birds, and various gulls.Insects: Mosquitoes, flies, moths, grasshoppers,

black flies and arctic bumble bees. Fish: Cod, flatfish, salmon and trout.

Animals Again

The animals are adapted to handle long cold winters and breed to raise their children quick in the summer. Most of the animals in this biome hibernate during winter. The mammals that live in the tundra biome that are well adapted are: pikas, marmots, mountain goats, sheep and elk.

Abiotic & Biotics FactorsThe Abiotic factors include: Water, mountains (big landscapes), and ice.

The Biotic Factors include: Animals, grass, trees and nutrients.

Endangered SpeciesSome of the endangered species include:

This is their geographical location.

Arctic Fox, Grizzly bear, Polar bears, Caribou and the Musk Ox.

AttractionsThe touristic attractions in the arctic tundra

are dog sledding, wilderness viewing and northern lights viewing.

What you will need to enjoy your stay

Jacket (heavy or light)Warm Boots Snow pants in the winterBackpack with food and waterCamera for amazing views, animals and

northern lights

Weather ReportArctic Tundra's have low

precipitation (Less than 10 inches per year) and dry winds which make this biome look like a desert like landscape. During the summer it is covered by loads of water that then freezes to make the ground solid. At night time the temperature is always below freezing.

WarningsThe only threat of this biome is that is a big space that you cannot grow trees for O2 and to take in the CO2 because the ground is really hard and frozen.

Science involvement with threats

I think that scientist should make a warm under ground lair that has a sunroof so they can grow plants. Even though the ground is permafrost they can use big machines to penetrate the ground and cover big areas.

Why is it importantThe Arctic Tundra is important because

shows a lot of nature and it shows the northern light’s.

Enjoy your stay!!!

ReferencesWikipedia.com October 12 2013 Arctic Tundra

Earth Floors Biomes section October 12 2013

Google images Arctic Tundra October 12 2013

Bing Images Northern Lights October 12 2013