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Concept information

  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. natural resources
  3. biological resources
  4. vegetation
  5. vegetation types
  6. tundra
  1. Fields of Study
  2. meteorology and climatology
  3. climate
  4. climatic zones
  5. cold zones
  6. tundra
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. meteorology and climatology
  3. climate
  4. climatic zones
  5. cold zones
  6. tundra

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tundra

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information Arctic or subarctic regions where tree growth is limited due to low temperatures, the short growing season, and the permanently frozen subsoil. Dominant vegetation consists of grasses, sedges, mosses, lichens, and dwarf shrubs and trees.

    Fuente: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Tipo: Concept definition

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Sinónimos

  • Arctic tundra

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/7028

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