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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. By Christine Solsman . The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge . 1980 Size of South Carolina Diverse and Intact ecosystem. Characteristics. Tundra Biome Strong sweeping winds -plants go low to the ground and in clusters No deep root systems
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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge By Christine Solsman
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge • 1980 • Size of South Carolina • Diverse and Intact ecosystem
Characteristics • Tundra Biome • Strong sweeping winds -plants go low to the ground and in clusters • No deep root systems • Plants rely on photosynthesis and dead organic material • Times of total darkness and total sunlight
The Importance of ANWR • Breeding grounds • Feeding grounds • Birds will molt and rest
The Debate is… Should the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge be opened to oil drilling? NO!
Reasons Why Not • Drilling pads and roads • Plan to drill on the Coastal Plain • Spills and leaks • Disturbances • Native tribes • Global warming is already affecting the ANWR