How much do you know about the tundra? You probably know about the harsh conditions, extremely cold temperatures, and long winters. But there’s more! Today we have 10 tundra facts for kids of all ages. Learn about the tundra climate, the average annual temperature, the tundra soil, animal populations, and more in our free printable tundra facts sheets that you can color as well. Grab your crayons!
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- A tundra ecosystem is a treeless land found in the Arctic and on the tops of high mountains.
- It has a harsh climate: cold, windy, and with little rainfall.
- Because of its extreme conditions and frozen soil, plant growth is almost impossible.
- 3 types of tundra exist: antarctic, alpine, and arctic. The main difference is their location, but they share the same characteristics.
- The Antarctic tundra is found in Antarctica and on several Antarctic and subantarctic islands.
- The Alpine tundra biome is located on high mountains like the Swiss Alps. As opposed to the Arctic tundra regions, this type is found away from the poles.
- The average temperature in the Arctic tundra is -30 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 to -6 degrees Celsius).
- The Arctic tundra biome is located in the far northern hemisphere, above the arctic circle the North Pole.
- Despite the low temperatures, there is a variety of animal species, including Arctic foxes, Arctic hares, polar bears, gray wolves, and musk oxen.
- The word tundra comes from the Finnish word Tunturia meaning “treeless plain”.
Bonus facts:
- Climate change, greenhouse gases, and global warming pose a severe threat to the tundra.
- To survive the climatic conditions of winter months, small mammals like the arctic ground squirrel hibernate for about 8 months of the year.
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- Tundra facts pages are sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Tundra facts that you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
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