Question

Why is there less vegetation found in the tundra region?

• A. As there is little soil, only some small plants can grow.
• B. The underground soil being hard does not allow trees to grow.
• C. The land cannot grow trees.
• D. There is a large amount of vegetation in the Tundra.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B)

The correct options are
A As there is little soil, only some small plants can grow.
B The underground soil being hard does not allow trees to grow.

Due to the cold, the upper soil surface of the region is frozen into a rock-like state all through the year. This is called ‘permafrost’. As there is little soil, only some small plants can grow. The underground soil being hard, it is difficult for trees to grow.