prevents water from draining deep into the ground.

The arctic tundra is found

between the arctic ice cap & the northern conifer forests.

The alpine tundra is different than the arctic tundra

because the climate and terrain are different.

In the arctic tundra,

there are no snakes or lizards.

The arctic tundra is a good place for birds in the summer because

there are plenty of insects to eat.

The most important factor for the survival of organisms in the arctic tundra is their

ability to survive harsh conditions.

If a person visited the arctic tundra in summer, she would be wise to bring

rubber boots., mosquito netting.

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Arctic and Alpine Tundras

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A reading comprehension quiz about #arctic and #alpine #tundra #permafrost #climate #population

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1
Permafrost
is commonly found in both alpine and arctic tundras.
is temperate soil.
is a surface layer of frozen soil.
prevents water from draining deep into the ground.
2
Choose the correct answer.
correct
incorrect
incorrect
correct
3
The alpine tundra and the arctic tundra should be considered different ecological types.
false
true
4
The arctic tundra is found
around the South Pole.
between the arctic ice cap & the northern conifer forests.
deep in lush river valleys.
on high mountains.
5
One way the alpine and arctic tundras are similar is that both
have low-growing vegetation.
are found in areas throughout the world.
get abundant precipitation.
are ecosystems with few populations.
6
The alpine tundra is different than the arctic tundra
because the climate and terrain are different.
only in the types of vegetation growing there.
because only the alpine tundra has permafrost.
because it is much colder.
7
In the arctic tundra,
has no insects.
there are many species of frogs.
there are no snakes or lizards.
big-horned sheep are common.
8
The arctic tundra is a good place for birds in the summer because
there are plenty of insects to eat.
there are no predators.
it is close to their winter feeding ground.
the summers are short.
9
The most important factor for the survival of organisms in the arctic tundra is their
ability to compete successfully against other organisms.
ability to adapt to the alpine tundra.
similarity to organisms in the alpine tundra.
ability to survive harsh conditions.
10
If a person visited the arctic tundra in summer, she would be wise to bring
warm winter clothes.
sandals and a swimming suit.
rubber boots.
mosquito netting.
11
Both the alpine and arctic tundras are inhospitable places to live.
false
true
12
Tundra plants sometimes grow in masses to
create deeper root systems.
avoid being eaten by herbivores.
avoid freezing.
get enough sunlight.

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