tundra (Meaning)
tundra (n)
a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozen
tundra (n.)
A rolling, marshy, mossy plain of Northern Siberia.
One of the level or undulating treeless plains characteristic of northern arctic regions in both hemispheres. The tundras mark the limit of arborescent vegetation; they consist of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, but support a dense growth of mosses and lichens, and dwarf herbs and shrubs, often showy-flowered.
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tundra Sentence Examples
- The vast and unforgiving tundra of the Arctic stretched endlessly before us.
- The reindeer grazed peacefully on the sparse vegetation of the subarctic tundra.
- The tundra landscape was characterized by permafrost and low-growing plants.
- The harsh conditions of the tundra made survival difficult for humans and animals alike.
- The indigenous peoples of the tundra have adapted to the unique challenges of their environment.
- The Arctic tundra is home to a variety of migratory birds that breed there during the summer months.
- Climate change is causing the tundra to thaw, which is disrupting the ecosystem and affecting the wildlife.
- The tundra is a sensitive ecosystem that is vulnerable to human activities such as mining and pollution.
- Scientists are studying the tundra to better understand the effects of climate change on northern environments.
- The haunting beauty of the tundra is a testament to the resilience of life in extreme conditions.
FAQs About the word tundra
a vast treeless plain in the Arctic regions where the subsoil is permanently frozenA rolling, marshy, mossy plain of Northern Siberia., One of the level or undu
grassland,prairie, steppe, plain, savanna, lea, llano, ley, heath, savannah
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The vast and unforgiving tundra of the Arctic stretched endlessly before us.
The reindeer grazed peacefully on the sparse vegetation of the subarctic tundra.
The tundra landscape was characterized by permafrost and low-growing plants.
The harsh conditions of the tundra made survival difficult for humans and animals alike.
