The High Arctic Biome

Duration: 0:22:36

Genre: Educational

Creator: NFBC

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Focuses on the constant struggle of plants and animals for survival in the harsh environment of the high arctic biome. Emphasizes that few species are adapted to live in a region of long, cold winters and short, cool summers., Shows the simple forms of plant life that appear upon retreat of the glaciers and the role of these plants in preparing the earth's surface for other plant and animal life. "Forests" of the high Arctic are shown to be only inches high though many years old. The struggle for life existing among plant forms and animal forms in this harsh environment is depicted as the variety of species in the region are surveyed.

Complete Record: Focuses on the constant struggle of plants and animals for survival in the harsh environment of the high arctic biome. Emphasizes that few species are adapted to live in a region of long, cold winters and short, cool summers., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.