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Did You Know?
Characteristic of arctic and sub arctic regions, tundra is a treeless plain that consists of moisture retaining soils and permanently frozen subsoil. The three distinct types of Alaska tundra (wet, moist, alpine) support low growing vegetation including a variety of flowers, mosses and lichens.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST |