The arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere, surrounding the north pole and extending south to the coniferous forests of the taiga. This biome is known for its cold temperature, and desert-like weather conditions (meaning that it is dry, but cold). The average winter temperature is -34*C, and in summer, the temperature ranges from 3 to 12*C which is how the biome is able to keep living organisms.
There is not much rain or percipitation, but the yearly percipitation rate is 15 to 25 centimeters, which includes melted snow.
The soil is formed very slowly and is covered by a layer of frozen subsoil called permafrost. Permafrost is mostly made of gravel and a finer material. Since the arctic tundra is in the Northern Hemisphere, it tends to be very cold. The word "tundra" refers to the areas where the subsoil is permafrost, or permanently frozen soil. The soil there is frozen from 25 to 29 centimeters down and it is impossible for trees to grow.
There is not much rain or percipitation, but the yearly percipitation rate is 15 to 25 centimeters, which includes melted snow.
The soil is formed very slowly and is covered by a layer of frozen subsoil called permafrost. Permafrost is mostly made of gravel and a finer material. Since the arctic tundra is in the Northern Hemisphere, it tends to be very cold. The word "tundra" refers to the areas where the subsoil is permafrost, or permanently frozen soil. The soil there is frozen from 25 to 29 centimeters down and it is impossible for trees to grow.