Tundra
The tundra is located in the far north of the world.
The average precipitation in this biome is 30-50 cm. or 12-20 in. of rain.
The average temperature of the Tundra in the summer is ~ 12 degrees C or 54 degrees F.
Then, in the winter the temperature ranges from ~ 26 degrees C or -15 degrees F.
The animals that live in this region are: the Arctic Fox, Caribou, and Polar Bears.
There are no trees in the Tundra,but there are lots of grass, moss, and shrubs.
INTERESTING FACT!!!
THE TUNDRA HAS A LAYER OF GROUND THAT'S FROZEN WHICH IS CALLED PERMAFROST! Click here to access a very detailed and descriptive article about the Tundra.
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