1. Where is the tundra region located?
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In the Arctic near the North Pole.
Near the equator.
Between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.
2. Approximately, how much of Earth's surface is covered by tundra?
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1/4
1/5
1/2
3. What is the frozen soil in the tundra called?
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Ice layer
permaice
permafrost
4. How much annual precipitation occurs in the tundra?
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Around 20"
More than 30"
Under 10"
5. Which statement is
NOT
true?
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Many trees and shrubs grow in the tundra.
The tundra is a treeless region.
There is little vegetation in the tundra.
6. Where is alpine tundra found?
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Near Antarctica
Near the equator.
On the tops of tall, cold mountains.
7. Which statement about tundra regions is true?
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The summers are very warm.
The winters are very cold.
The summers are very cold.
8. What is the temperature range in the tundra region?
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-10 degrees to 60 degrees
0 degrees to 20 degrees
-60 degrees to 50 degrees
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