What is the name of the climate region found in North America, northern Europe, and northern Russia characterized by limited vegetation and permanently frozen soil?

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Answered on Fri Dec 08 2023

The climate region found in North America, northern Europe, and northern Russia, characterized by limited vegetation and permanently frozen soil, is called the "tundra" climate. In this region, the subsoil is permanently frozen; this layer of frozen soil is known as permafrost.
The tundra is one of the coldest biomes on Earth, characterized by its harsh climate, short growing seasons, and a landscape that can support only certain types of hardy vegetation. The tundra is divided into two types: the arctic tundra and the alpine tundra.
The arctic tundra is found in the far Northern Hemisphere, north of the taiga belt, including large parts of northern Russia, Canada, and parts of Alaska. This region experiences long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The permafrost makes it difficult for roots to penetrate, which is why there are no deep-rooted trees in the region. The vegetation consists mostly of mosses, lichens, low-growing shrubs, and grasses.