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What is a habitat?
The natural home of a plant or animal
Where is the tundra found?
Near the top of the world
What is the weather like in the tundra?
Very cold windy and snowy
What is permafrost?
Ground that stays frozen all year
Why are there no tall trees in the tundra?
Because the ground stays frozen
How long can the tundra stay dark in winter?
For months
How do moss campion plants protect themselves from icy winds?
They stay short and grow in tight cushion groups
Why do some tundra plants have fuzzy hairs?
To trap warmth
Why do some tundra plants have shallow roots?
To drink melted summer ice
What does antifreeze inside plant cells help plants do?
Stop them from freezing
How long can the compass plant live?
Up to 300 years
What animals have two layers of thick fur?
Caribou and arctic foxes
Why do caribou and arctic foxes have small ears?
To keep heat inside
Why do some tundra animals have white coats?
To hide in the snow
How do snowy owls keep their toes warm?
Warm feathers cover their toes
What do snowy owls use their sharp talons for?
Hunting and protecting their nests
