Arctic Terrain

 Plants that grow in the tundra contain many attributed characteristics which allow them to adapt to their harsh climate. Most of the flora found in this biome grows low to the ground to become less vulnerable to harsh tundra winds. They also have shallow roots because of the permafrost in the ground, this allows them the ability to continue to draw up moisture. Covering over one tenth of Earth's surface, Tundra's are among one of the most sensitive ecosystems in the world. Global Warming is the number one effect threatening its existence. Greenhouse gases have the ability to eliminate Arctic regions indefinitely and emit carbon stored in Arctic permafrost.