Tundra

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title: Tundra
text: In physical geography, tundra is a type of biome where tree growth is hindered by frigid temperatures and short growing seasons. There are three regions and associated types of tundra: Arctic tundra, alpine tundra, and Antarctic tundra. Tundra vegetation is composed of dwarf shrubs, sedges, grasses, mosses, and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra regions. The ecotone between the tundra and the forest is known as the tree line or timberline. The tundra soil is rich in nitrogen and phosph
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description: Biome where plant growth is hindered by frigid temperatures
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tundra
date created: 2001-09-20T11:21:42Z
date modified: 2024-09-10T20:19:27Z
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