The Tundra Pre-Quiz

Organisms that live in the tundra biome have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which of the following adaptations is not seen in the tundra bumblebee?

It is active only under warm conditions.

What is the main difference between the alpine tundra and the arctic tundra?

The alpine tundra occurs on mountaintops.

Which of the following statements about the tundra is true?

There are two main categories of the tundra biome.

What type of vegetation is not frequently found in the tundra?

Trees

Animals in the tundra struggle to find food and keep warm.

True

Which of the following animals has fur that changes color with the season?

arctic fox

What characteristic about the tundra biome listed below does not contribute to a reduction of carbon dioxide on Earth?

nutrient-poor soil

Which of the following plants is not found in the tundra?

ocotillo

Organisms that live in the tundra have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Ursus maritimus has a variety of adaptations which enable it to survive in the tundra. It is the largest terrestrial carnivore, but it is also an excellent swimmer that spends much of its time in and near the water hunting its favorite food. It has large paws with small bumps to provide traction as it walks across the ice. Its fur is helpful as camouflage during the winter months, but not as helpful during the summer. Which organism has the adaptations described that enable it to survive in the tundra?

polar bear

Organisms that live in the tundra biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The Labrador tea plant is a shrub that grows to be approximately five feet tall. Its leaves are used by human residents of the Arctic tundra to create both beverages and medicine. The leaves are harvested from each plant individually off the branches throughout the year. How has the Labrador tea plant adapted to enable its survival against the cold of the tundra biome?

retention of dead leaves