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Arctic

The Arctic Tundra is characterised by very cold temperatures and generally dry conditions. Temperatures never rise above 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer.

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Polar bears usually eat ringed or bearded seals. On occasion, they also kill beluga whales and young . To camouflage, they have their white fur to blend in with the . Since it is really cold in the Arctic Tundra, they have black skin that absorbs the sun’s heat, white fur that help them dry off, a layer of fat to keep them warm, and webbed feet. Arctic Tundra

The word ‘tundra’ comes from a Finnish word tunturia, which means treeless plain or barren land. The tundra is also a very fragile that is shrinking as the melts. Final Photo

The permafrost, barren landscape, and cold/dry are all important characteristics of the Arctic Tundra. The Arctic thin layer of topsoil thaws during the summer months, but beneath that the ground is permanently frozen. The Arctic Tundra is found across , , and . This biome as short cool summers and long cold winters. It also has low precipitation (less than 10 inches per year) and dry winds. These conditions make the Arctic Tundra a -like climate. Where did you get your info?

Tundra Climate - Online Media

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All About Polar Bears - Diet & Eating Habits | SeaWorld Parks …

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Arctic Tundra - COTF

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