Found on either side of the equator Found on the edges of tropical rainforests Found in India, South America, Australia, but mostly in Africa Located 55° and 70° North Found in the Northern Hemisphere. There are Tundra-like areas found in Antarctica, but are not a true tundra’s.

Tundra Climate: 6-10 months winter season with temperatures below freezing Annual rainfall of 5-10 inches Short growing season Soil: relatively unknown due to permafrost

Acacia Senegal-Small sized thorn tree located in the African Grassland Bermuda Grass- Common type of grass through the Savannas of Africa Gum Tree Eucalyptus- commonly in the plains and savannas of Australia. Can grow feet Caribou Moss-actually a lichen not a moss. Caribous and reindeer feed on it. The Yellow Tundra Flower.

Soil: relatively unknown due to permafrost Vegetation: protected by snow cover in winter Ground-hugging and warmth preserving plants: Dwarf shrubs, sedges, mosses, lichens Arctic Tundra: Encircles the north pole and usually contains frozen subsoil High Arctic Tundra: confined to islands of the Arctic Ocean characterized by perennial forbs, Mosses, and lichens Middle Arctic Tundra: Arctic Coastal plain with freeze/thaw activity Low Arctic Tundra: woody shrubs, willow, birch and needleleaf evergreen Alpine Tundra: located on mountains at high altitudes Well-drained soil Unable to sustain tree life Tussock grasses, dwarf trees, small-leafed shrubs, heaths

Savanna Soil: porous Low fertility Rapid water drainage Thin layer of humus Laterization: created by alternating wet and dry seasons exposes the lateritic soils to the sun makes the ground impermeable to water prevents root penetration inhibits tree growth

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