Saturday, February 20, 2010

Valerie(Differences between Tundra and Forest)

Differences:
~Forest~                   vs.             ~Tundra~

~The Location~Tundra is located near the earth's surface.Forests are located 10 degrees north or south of the equator.

~The Amount of Sunlight~Tundra receives little sunlight. Forests receive direct sunlight.

~The Climate~Tundra's temperatures are about 10 °Celsius or less. Forests's temperatures are about 18 °Celsius
 (64 °Farenheit).

~The Amount of Rainfall~Tundra's rainfall is about 30 inches per year.Forest's rainfall is about 30-60 inches per year.

~The Animals that live there~Tundra : Polar bears, caribous, arctic foxes, arctic hares, lemmings, snow owls, musk oxen and rock ptarmigans.
Forest : Eagles, butterflies, bats, monkeys, snakes, toucans, tree frogs, jaguars, red-eyed tree frogs, leopards and giant anteaters.

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