Question

Peary Land

Peary Land is a tundra ecosystem in northern
Greenland. It is part of Northeast Greenland
National Park. That park is one of the largest
national parks in the world, covering about
375,000 square miles.
Which statements describe the Peary Land ecosystem? Select all that apply.
It has warm summers and cool winters.
It has mostly small plants.
It has dry, thin soil that is rich in nutrients.

Answer 1

Peary Land in the Arctic tundra is characterized by extremely low temperatures, small plants such as low shrubs and grasses, and dry, thin soil that is not rich in nutrients due to underlying perma_rost. The correct answer is option 2.

Step-by-step explanation:

Peary Land, an ecosystem within the tundra biome of northern Greenland, exhibits characteristics typical of the Arctic tundra. Contrary to having warm summers and cool winters, Peary Land experiences extremely low temperatures throughout the year with a brief and cool summer. Its vegetation comprises mostly of small plants, such as low shrubs, grasses, lichens, and small flowering plants. These plants are low to the ground and have adaptations that allow them to survive in this harsh climate. There is little species diversity, and the plants exhibit low net primary productivity. The soil in Peary Land mostly has dry, thin soil with a layer of permaf_ost beneath the surface. This perma_rost hinders deep root penetration and slows down the decay of organic matter, thus reducing nutrient availability and making the soil not rich in nutrients.