Definition of tundra

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tundra

The term 'tundra' as it applies to the area of carbon dioxide can be defined as ' A type of ecosystem dominated by lichens, mosses, grasses, and woody plants. It is found at high latitudes (arctic tundra) and high altitudes (alpine tundra). Arctic tundra is underlain by permafrost and is usually very wet'.

The term 'tundra' as it applies to the area of Earth observation can be defined as ' A type of ecosystem dominated by lichens, mosses, grasses, and woody plants. It is found at high latitudes (arctic tundra) and high altitudes (alpine tundra). Arctic tundra is underlain by permafrost and usually very wet'.


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