Question

question 16 of 20
match the polar climate zone in column 1 to the characteristic in column 2.
tundra
nonpermanent
ice
highlands
ice cap
cold grassy plain
permanently frozen
freeze - thaw cycles
glaciers near equator

Explanation:

• Tundra is defined by cold, treeless landscapes with grassy or mossy plains.
• Permafrost (permanently frozen ground) is a key feature of polar regions where nonpermanent ice zones still have frozen subsoil.
• Highlands experience temperature fluctuations leading to freeze-thaw cycles.
• Ice caps are large, permanent ice masses; while typically near poles, high-altitude ice caps (e.g., equatorial glaciers like Kilimanjaro) fit this match.

Answer:

• Tundra: Cold grassy plain
• Nonpermanent ice: Permanently frozen
• Highlands: Freeze-thaw cycles
• Ice cap: Glaciers near equator