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tundra Definition

tun·dra (tundrə, to̵on-)

noun

any of the vast, nearly level, treeless plains of the arctic regions

Etymology: Russ, of Lapp orig.

tundra Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • north: The landscape is diverse, ranging from the Arctic tundra of the north to the great prairies of the central area.
  • today: However, during these glacial periods it is likely that much of the County resembled the tundra of today 's arctic provinces.

Converse of object

  • explore: This is a good place to explore the tundra where musk ox is likely to roam.
  • resemble: However, during these glacial periods it is likely that much of the County resembled the tundra of today's arctic provinces.
  • include: Habitat Various, including arctic tundra, open steppes, mountains and forest.
  • roam: Watch for narwhals and beluga whales in these nutrient-rich waters - and caribou can often be seen roaming the endless tundra.

Adjective modifier

  • arctic: Enjoy a walk on the arctic tundra which will give you a sense of the vast scale of Alaska's arctic regions.
  • alpine: Days 2+ : Caribou Lodge Activities include hiking and exploring the high alpine tundra from the lodge.
  • frozen: You can not easily grow food, if at all, on deserts, frozen tundra or ocean floors.
  • open: Along with extensive landscape photography we will also make an excursion onto the open tundra of Dovrefjell to photograph the truly impressive Musk Ox.
  • high: Days 2+ : Caribou Lodge Activities include hiking and exploring the high alpine tundra from the lodge.
  • snow-covered: You explore alpine valleys and the snow-covered tundra in the company of Russian scientists charged with protecting the island.

Modifies a noun

  • vegetation: At 600 mm the high percentage of birch, grass and herbs suggests a cold late glacial climate probably with a tundra type vegetation.
  • ecosystem: Our research has focused on exploring the potential for global change to affect C cycling in tundra ecosystems.
  • region: The most chilling scenario of them all is the impact of warming on the tundra regions of the world.
  • area: During the brief spring, hosts of tiny wild flowers cover the tundra area; a macro lens is needed to photograph them.
  • vehicle: Day 3: From the security of the giant tundra vehicle you will capture the first sightings of the magnificent polar bears.
  • condition: Vegetation established was typical of tundra conditions, yet sufficient enough to support herds of wholly mammoth and musk ox en in the summer.

Noun used with modifier

  • mountain: The High and Middle Mountains contain fragments of mountain tundra, as well as alpine meadows.
  • artic: During these periods, intense periglacial ( artic tundra ) conditions prevailed throughout the South-West Peninsula ( Cullingworth, 1982 ).

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