20 August 2012

Habitat Conditions ( Abiotic Conditions)


Temperature range -

  • Winter average: -56 degrees
  • Summer average: 8 degrees
  • Permafrost: 3m thick permafrost
  • Active layer: 50cm
  • Annual Rainfall: 20cm
  • External vegetation (not involved in food web): No trees
  • Wind frequency:
  • Night - More frequent
  • Winter - Stronger
  • Average wind speed: 83km/h 
  • Evapotranspiration rate: very low
  • Amount of sunlight: low intensity
  • Altitude: lowland; flat - land

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