ALPINE or MOUNTAIN TUNDRA

Photo credit: Microsoft ClipArt

The land is frozen below the surface in the tundra. This is called permafrost. In the spring the top of the land defrosts and plants will grow. The land feels squishy and full of water because just a few centimeters below the land is still frozen.

This picture comes from the Andes Mountains in South America.

Climate, Plants and Animals  of the Alpine Tundra (Blue Plant Biomes)

Animals of the Alpine Tundra  

Endangered Animals of the Alpine Tundra (Quesper)

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• Prepared by Carol J. Fox, 2007 for educational use only.
• For primary age students.