Created by: James Velotta

Siberian Tundra

Global Location and Climatic ConditionsThe tundra is

located at the top of the northern hemisphere in Europe, Asia and North America.

It covers 20% of the earth's surface just below the polar cap.

Winter is around-40 degrees Fahrenheit.

Summers are cool with temperatures of 37 degrees to 54 degrees Fahrenheit.

Plants include fungus, grasses and shrubs growing low to the ground to be protected from the wind and the cold.

They group together to keep warm. Plant roots spread out on the surface to take in water.

They don't grow deep because the soil is always freezing and thawing which breaks up roots.

Another of their adaptations to the cold climate is tiny hairs on their leaves to help keep in moisture.

Siberian Tundra Flora

Animals Consist of Polar Bears, Caribou, Arctic fox, Arctic Hare, Snowy Owl and Musk Ox.

Arctic Fox has short ears and a short, round body with a thick coat to minimize the amount of skin exposed to the frigid air.

Polar Bears have a coat and skin that are adapted to absorb

sunlight and retain heat.  Like many animals of the tundra, Polar Bears have short ears to minimize heat loss.     

Their teeth and claws are very sharp so they can catch their prey easily (seal).

Siberian Tundra Fauna

The Tundra holds many special species that can be found no other place in the world.

More people have recently been moving to the tundra to work in the mines and oil industry.

Permafrost has the ability to preserve plants and animals in the cold ice for long periods of time.

Scientists can use the permafrost as a record of the past to learn about climate.

Value of Siberien Tundra