
Tundra
Climate Specific
The word 'tundra' refers to an environment in very cold climates; it's not used for any other kind of ecosystem.

Despite the harsh climate, several species thrive in the tundra.
No Trees
A key feature of tundra ecosystems is that they lack trees due to the permafrost.

A distinguishing trait of the tundra is its flat, treeless panorama.
Biome Terminology
'Tundra' is also used more broadly to describe one of Earth's biomes in geography and ecology.

Students learn about the tundra as one of the major biomes.
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