Tundra Habitats Around the World

W. Simpson Phillip

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What would happen if the frozen Arctic completely melted? Certain plants and animals rely on the dry and cold tundra environments. The tundra habitat includes both the flat regions of the Arctic and the alpine heights of mountains. This habitat acts as a source of food and a climate suitable for the plants and animals that live there. Learn about the geography and resources of tundra habitats as well as how animals and people have adapted to and changed tundra environments. Explore this habitat's future and what people can do to help keep it safe.

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• Publié par: Capstone Global Library
• Date de parution: 25 juin 2020
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781474785976
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 10 Mo

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Exploring Earth’s habitats Tundra habitats AROUND THE WORLD Phillip Simpson

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