Question

In the tundra, life forms are limited by the interaction of several of Earth's spheres. One sphere that interacts with both the geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere is the cryosphere. What is this sphere responsible for in the tundra?
Responses
A poor, rocky soilpoor, rocky soil
B low growing plantslow growing plants
C ground permafrostground permafrost
D mountainous terrain

Answer 1

C — ground permafrost. The cryosphere in the tundra is the frozen part of the environment (permafrost), which strongly affects soils, water availability, and what plants/animals can live there.