The document describes the tundra biome. The tundra is located in cold regions near the Arctic and Antarctic circles, including parts of northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, Scandinavia, Siberia and Russia. The tundra has a cold climate with average annual precipitation of around 18 inches, mostly as snow. Typical plant species include bear berry, tufted saxifrage, Labrador tea, pasque flower and diamond leaf willow. Common animal species are polar bear, snowy owl, ermine, harlequin duck and arctic fox.

2. * A large community of
plants and animals in a
particular area with a
particular climate.

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North Pole
South Pole
Northern Canada
Alaska
Edges of Greenland
Northern Scandinavia
Northern Siberia
Russia

4. * Usually cold and dry
* Average precipitation
* 18” mostly snow
* Temperature range
* Cold as -30oF to 20oF

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Bear Berry
Tufted Saxifrage
Labrador Tea
Pasque Flower
Diamond Leaf Willow
Diamond Leaf Willow
Tufted Saxifrage
Bear Berry
* Being able to bend easily
to collect water
Pasque Flower
Labrador Tea

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Polar Bear
Snowy Owl
Ermine
Harlequin Duck
Arctic Fox
Polar Bear
Snowy Owl
Arctic Fox
* Turns white to blend in
easily
Harlequin Duck
Ermine

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