The poor soil conditions of the Arctic tundra support only stunted vegetation and, as a result, no large animals.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

It is true that the tundra only contains low-growing plants like grasses and mosses and has nutrient-poor soils.  But during the summer months, large animals like caribou migrate there to calve (i.e., give birth) and graze.

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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