How are the desert biome and the tundra biome similar and different?

Answer 1

Both Biomes exhibit very similar traits: Barren, little to no life, harsh conditions, and extreme temperatures. Both are considered "deserts", by the definition of receiving very little precipitation.

As far as differences:

A Tundra is much colder. This exhibits the extreme colds on our planet. Life forms that live here are highly adapted to very little food, and to these cold temperatures. Very few plant species exist here. (with some exceptions). In the Antarctic region, many life forms are adapted to hunt in the ocean, this being the primary source of food around.

Deserts are much warmer. They are the extreme hots of the planet, but some deserts drop to very low temperatures at night. Many lifeforms here are adapted to this heat and find shelter during the hot days--there are very few diurnal (active during the day) animals, most are either nocturnal (active at night) or crepuscular (active at dawn and/or dusk). Plants are very rare but more common than tundras. Common examples are cactus. Animals here struggle for water much more than that of tundra animals. Also many creatures in the desert are cold blooded, where as many tundra animals are warm blooded

Answer 2

The tundra biome is located near the north pole, while rain forests are near the equator. Also, the tundra is very cold with a maximum temperature of about 40 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and a minimum of -25 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. In the rain forest, temperatures generally stay between 68 degrees Fahrenheit and 93 degrees Fahrenheit. Finally, the ground of the tundra is covered in a layer of permafrost which makes it difficult for plants to grow. In the rain forest, a huge variety of trees and plants cover the ground.

Answer 3

Tundras are FREEZING, like literally and deserts are dry. Both are hard to have plants in, because they need special adaptations, along with animals. Tundra- only a few plants can grow. Permafrost, a layer of ice over soil blocks plants. Animals can live, but need thick fur coats and should migrate or hibernate during harsh conditions. Desert animals can dig holes or burrows in the ground to survive the dry air. Cacti (cactus) can live because they store water. Or plants can have long roots that reach ground water.

Answer 4

they each have different amounts of precipitation they each have different amounts of precipitation

Answer 5

The tundra is mostly located in the poles and the taiga is located mostly in continents. by: akshar

Answer 6

Grasslands are drier than Tundra. Tundra is calles the freezing desert

Answer 7

Grasslands receive a bit more precipitation than deserts so they can support more vegetation and, in turn, more animal life.

Answer 8

A tundra is extremely cold, whilst a desert is extremely hot and dry.

Answer 9

Yes, the grassland receives more rainfall than a desert and, therefore, supports a greater variety of plants.