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Global Environments
By Amy Taylor
Tundra World Map
Tundra FactsWHAT - The coldest of all biomes – Tundra. Tundra is originated
from the Finnish word tunturi, meaning – treeless plain.It has landscapes that are molded by frost, and doesn’t have a high biotic diversity. Tundra is mostly ice and snow.
WHEN - The growing season lasts approximately 180 days, in the Arctic region.
WHERE - Tundra regions are located around The North Pole and the Arctic Circle.
HOW - Nitrogen is created by biological fixation, and phosphorus is created by precipitation.
WHY – Tundra is endangered because the ice cold climates don’t allow breeding.
Tundra Video
Wetlands World Map
Wetlands Facts WHAT - Are many complex waterways, in all shapes and
sizes, and are temporarily covered in water. Including that the water can be 6m deep.
WHEN - They were formed by the Ice Age about 10,000 years ago.
WHERE - Wetlands are located around North & South America, South Africa and Asia.
HOW – They are formed by the glaciers that melted thousands of years ago creating floods.
WHY – The wetlands keep river levels regular and filters the water while purifying the surface water.
Wetlands Video
Mountains World Map
Mountain Facts WHAT – A large amount of land that rises to high peaks in
the sky.
WHEN – Mountains first formed millions of years ago.
WHERE – Mountains are found all over the world and the tallest mountain is Mt Everest peaking at 8,8484m ( 29,029 ft)
HOW – Mountains have formed from dirt and soil piling up together to make larger land formations.
WHY – They are so big because, the Earth cant stop the from growing, so they are constantly growing
Mountain Video
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