The Tundra Quiz (Environmental Science)

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

Arctic fox

Fish do not live in the icy rivers of the tundra. Please select the best answer from the choices provided T F

False

The tundra is located _______.

North of the equator

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? a. Its body is covered in dense hairs that help it conserve heat. b. It is active only under warm conditions. c. It can "shiver" to generate heat. d. It is able to keep its body temperature approximately 75ºF above ambient temperature.

Not D

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

Nutrient-poor soil

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

Which of the following is an adaptation to permafrost?

Shallow roots

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.

This is the world's coldest biome. It receives only 6-10 inches of precipitation per year and has a permanently frozen layer of earth called permafrost. The soil is nutrient-poor with very little vegetation.

Tundra