Olivia Yim - ecosystem ebook template

Tundra Biome 

By: Olivia. Y 

 
 
 

Table of Contents  

 

Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg.2 
About the Biome ……….……………………………………………………………………………………………. pg.3 
About the imbalance ………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg.4 
What can be done to fix it ……………………………………………………………………………………. pg.​5 
Energy Transfer ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg.6 
Adaptations in Arctic Tundra ……………………………………………………………………………….. Pg.7 
Fun Facts …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg.8 
Index …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. pg.9 
Glossary ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg.10 
Bibliography …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. pg.11 
 

  

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Introduction 
 

In this ebook you’ll be able to find out more about the imbalance happening 
in the Tundra biome in the Arctic and about the Arctic foxes 

disappearance. I chose this topic to write about because I am interested 
in endangered animals in the Arctic Tundra. 

    
 
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TUNDRA BIOME 

Tundra Biome is divided into 3 major Tundras. Arctic Tundra, Alpine 
Tundra, and Antarctic Tundra. A biome is a major habitat. These 3 Tundras 
have their own ecosystem, a biological community. 
Most of them are located in the North Pole and the Northern side of Canada, 
Alaska, Greenland, Europe, and Russia. 
 

The climate in Tundra is extremely cold. The average temperature in 
WInter is -34 c. The average temperature in summer is 3 - 12 c. There is 15 to 
25 cm of rain each year ( counting melting snow ). The wind can reach up to 
48-97 km a hour. 
 

Despite the cold weather there a lots of Living things in Tundra. Some 
animals that live in Tundra is Polar Bears, Lemmings, Wolves, Arctic Fox, and 
Squirrels. Some fishes that live in Arctic Tundra are Salmon, Cod, Flatfish, and 
Trout. Some plants that live in the Arctic Tundra are Grass, Low Shrubs, 
Liverworts, and flowering plants. Insects that live in tundra are Mosquitoes, Moth, 
Flies, and Grasshoppers. A few non-living things in Tundra are oil, soil,freshwater, 
rocks, and atmospheric gas.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

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About the Imbalance  

Q. What is the imbalance? 
A. Red Fox is now found in the northern area and they are eating the Arctic 
Foxes food, which has caused the number of Arctic Fox to decrease. 

  
Q. Is there other animals impacted by this? 

A. Yes, the prey of Red foxes and Arctic fox is impacted. 
 
Q. What role have humans played in this? 

A. Humans caused Global Warming which cause Red Foxes to encroach into 
Arctic Foxes habitat. 

 
Q. What can we do to fix this problem? 

A. We, humans can stop Global Warming. 
 
Q. What kinds of different impacts were caused after the Red Fox encroached 
into Arctic Tundra? 
 

A. 1. The number of Arctic Fox is decreasing 
because Red Foxes are eating all of  
Arctic Foxes food up.  

  
2. The preys/food of Arctic Fox and  
Red Fox is also decreasing. This is because  
this two foxes are eating all there’s left of them. 

 
3. One positive impact is people 
started treating Global Warming even more seriously. 

 
 

 
 

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What Can Be Done To Fix It 

Wildlife organizations can inform people that we have to protect the Arctic 
Tundra.  
 
We people can try our best to stop Global Warming.  
So, what can we do to stop Global warming?  

1. We can save water by reducing our bath time. 
2. We can save electricity by using multi tabs. 
3. Recycle plastic, paper, and etc. 
4. Walk or take a bike for short distance. 
 
 
 

 
 

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Energy Transfer  

 

There are many ways animals get energy. Most of the animals get energy by 
eating. There are 4 group of animals. Tertiary which is 0.1% of all, Secondary 
consumers which is 1% of all, Primary consumers which is 10%, and producers 
which is 100%.  
 
Arctic Fox and Polar Bears are Tertiaries. Arctic Fox, Seal Snowy Owl, and 
Penguin are example of Secondary consumers. Arctic Hare, Caribou, Reindeer, 
Insects, Leming, Fish, Squirrels, Musk Oxen are examples of Primary Consumers. 
Some examples of Producers are Moosl Shrubs, Wildflower, Sedge, Grass, and 
Lichen. 

 

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Adaptations in Arctic Tundra 
 

One way that animals and plants survive in the Arctic Tundra is by 
adapting to its biome. Arctic Fox changes the color of its fur to camouflage. In 
summer and spring it changes its fur to brown to match the dry mud. In winter 
it turns its fur to white to match the snow. Musk Ox’s long, thick, and dark hair 
helps the Musk Oxen keep warm from the cold.Plants developed the ability to 
grow under a thin layer of snow.Plants lose water from the leaves surface. 
Because of this plants in Arctic Tundra have tiny leaves which help keep 
moisture inside them.Plants grow near each other to keep away from the cold. 

 

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Fun facts 

● Tundra is the coldest and harshest biome on Earth.  
● The word Tundra comes from a finnish word tunturia which means a 

treeless region. 
● Tundra covers 1/5 of Earth surface. 
● Because of the extreme temperature most organisms get their nutrients 

from decaying organic materials. 
● The Tundra Biome stores more carbon dioxide than it gives off. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  

 
 
 
 

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Quiz 
 

1. What are the 3 major Tundras?  
(Answer in pg.3) 
 

2. What kind of ability does the plants have?  
(Answer in pg.7) 
 

3. How much of the earth’s surface does the Tundra cover?  
(Answer in pg.8) 
 

4. What can we do to stop Global Warming?  
(Answer in pg. ) 
 

5. What is the imbalance is in the Arctic Tundra?  
(Answer in pg.4) 
 

6. When does the ARctic Foxes fur turn brown? 
(Answer in pg.7)  

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Index 

 
Adaptation​ pg .8 
 

Biome​ pg. 4, pg. 9 
 
Camouflage p​ g. 8 
 
Ecosystem​ pg. 4  
 
Encroach ​pg. 5 
  
Endangered​ pg. 5 
  
Finnish p​ g. 9 
  
Imbalance​ pg. 5 

 
 

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Glossary 

 

Adaptation​:​ animals or people body parts that are suited to its environment so 

it can survive  
 

Biome​: a major habitat 

 

Camouflage​: blending with the surrounding 

 

Ecosystem:​ biological community 

 

Encroach​: move into another's territory 

 

Endangered:​ seriously at a risk of extinction 

 

Finnish:​ Language of Finland 

 

Imbalance:​ Not balanced 

 

Major:​ Main 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Bibliography 

Title page 

https://www.goodfreephotos.com/united-states/wisconsin/ice-age-trail/wisconsin-ice-age-trail-

winter-tundra.jpg.php 
 
Pg.1 Table of contents 
https://www.myinterestingfacts.com/the-arctic-tundra-facts/ 
 
Pg.2 Introduction 
​https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arctic_fox  

 

  
Pg.3 Tundra Biome  

https://5arctictundra.weebly.com/climatograph.html 
http://venuechilton.com/tundra-images/tundra-images-tundra-biome-thinglink/ 
http://beyondpenguins.ehe.osu.edu/issue/tundra-life-in-the-polar-extremes/life-in-the-tundra 
 

Pg.4/Pg.5 About the imbalance/ What can be done to fix it 

https://sciencing.com/efforts-protect-tundra-8590787.html  

http://www.un-habitat.org/endangered-animals-arctic-region/ 
http://www.metlink.org/climate/ipcc-updates-for-a-level-geography/carbon-cycle-feedbacks/ 
 
Pg.6 Energy Transfer 

https://ab554.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/energy-pyramid/

https://ab554.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/energy-pyramid/ 
 
Pg.7 Adaptations in the Arctic Tundra 

https://animals.howstuffworks.com/animal-facts/animal-camouflage2.htm 
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/tundraP.html 
https://wonderopolis.org/wonder/how-do-arctic-animals-survive-in-the-cold 

https://animalsake.com/polar-bear-adaptations 

 

Pg.8 Fun Facts 

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/tundra-biome/ 
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5/biome/tundra.html 
www.blueplanetbiomes.org/tundra.htm 
http://www.softschools.com/facts/biomes/tundra_biome_facts/171/ 

https://animalsake.com/polar-bear-adaptations

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