Q. Which among the following statements is/are correct about the Tundra Biome?
  1. Tundra biome is the coldest of all the biomes.
  2. The arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere.
  3. The Alpine tundra is located on the mountain regions in the southern hemisphere of the world, there are at the high altitudes where trees cannot grow.
Select the correct code from the options given below:

Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Tundra biome is the coldest of all the biomes. It is among the harshest biome and they are found in the arctic region and on top of mountains where the climate is cold and windy and the rainfall is scanty. The arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere. The Alpine tundra is located on the mountain regions throughout the world, there are at the high altitudes where trees cannot grow.

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