2. Tundra Amanda Perry Daniel DeVault Jeremy Craig Andrea Frericks Period 6 Mrs. Willyerd

3. Location Found in the southern hemisphere Latitude is 50°w and 70˚n The Tundra goes around the North Pole

4. Climate Usually very cold Cold during winter and summer Two seasons 6 to 10 inches of snow per year Snow Flake

5. Precipitation Snow and ice in the winter No seasons of rainfall Winter is averaging -56°c Snow Flakes

6. Tourist Attractions You can ice sculpt in groups or challenge co-workers Ice hotel is located in Jakkas Jarvia

7. Tourist Attractions 60 sq. meters to the worlds largest hotel. Ice hotel is about 5,500 sq meters. It Offers guided northern light tours by bus every night

8. Animals Arctic Fox Caribou Ermine Polar Bear

9. Plants Arctic Moss Conifers Arctic Willow Bear Berry Caribou Moss Diamond-Leaf Willow Labradortea Conifers

10. Plants and Animals Adaptations Animal Adaptations Thick fur to live in the Tundra. Some migrate south during the winter. Plant Adaptations Strong stems and branches to stand 100 mph winds. They are plants that grow in sun to make own food. Wolf in snow

11. Environmental Concerns A Environmental Concern is that permafrost melts and dead plant material decomposes and releases CO2. Another major concern is that the melting of the permafrost is causing global warming. The Arctic tundra is changing dramatically due to global warming more southern animals like the red fox moved to the tundra

12. Land/Agricultural Uses There aren't a lot of people building houses in the Tundra because of airborne Pollutants. People is drilling in the ground for oil which is high price it is a threat of global warming. The Permafrost melts which releases CO2 in the air which is global warming.