Summer temperatures range between 12 degrees Celsius to 10 degrees Celsius. The average precipitation is 30 cm a year. The night temperature is almost always below freezing.
What to wear?
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Head Gear- Because of the low temperatures and high winds it is very important to protect your head and face.
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Body Wear - When in the tundra it is important to wear waterproof clothing to protect your body from the ice and snow. Waterproof clothing plus lined or insulated clothing helps keep your body protected from the elements.
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Shoes - Waterproof boots are a must in the cold temperatures of the tundra. Some of the walking you would do in the tundra no matter what time of year is through water snow or ice.
Climate change: Effect on ecosystem.
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- The melting of the permafrost as a result of global warming could radically change the landscape and what species are able to live there.
- Ozone depletion at the North and South Poles means stronger ultraviolet rays that will harm the tundra.
- Air pollution can cause smog clouds that contaminate lichen, a significant food source for many animals.