Which biome is characterized by permafrost, very cold conditions, and low-growing vegetation?
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Correct answer: Tundra
Tundra has extremely cold temperatures and permanently frozen subsoil called permafrost. Its vegetation is usually low-growing, including mosses, lichens, grasses, and small shrubs.
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