Question

list down the Similarities and differences between the Tundra and Arid Climate.

Answer 1

Answer:

Similarities:

Low rain fall _ annual rainfal of lessthan 20cm in deserts, 15-20cm in tundra

Minimal life_ only small shurbs can survive in both kind of environments

Poor drainage.. In deserts, though sandy soil may seem much porous, these are most flood prone areas of world. The tundra is characterised by permafrost soils ie, under the thin layer of soil, a thick ice sheet is present and hence is no seepage.

High range of temperatures: In tundra, the maximum temperatures are recorded in summer (abt 10^C) and minimum during winter(-20 to -30^C). While, in desert too, the temperature range is high but diurnally ie, nights are too cold and day time is scorching.