AboutRichard Ochs Expertise I can answer questions regarding basic ecology (grade
school through high school). I can also answer some
college level questions as long as they aren't extremely technical.
Experience I had been a Park Ranger/Naturalist at Grand Teton National Park for 3 summers. Prior to that I was a naturalist for 4 summers at Cattus Island County Park in New Jersey. I also graduated from Rutgers University with a BS in Natural Resource Management.
Education/Credentials BS in Natural Resource Management from Rutgers University, with honors.
Awards and Honors Philip Alampi Scholar, Moorestown Rotary Scholar, Golden Key National Honor Society member.
Expert: Richard Ochs Date: 9/1/2007 Subject: The Tundra Biome
Question Will global warming have an effect on the tundra biome? Will it cause certain species to become endangered/extinct? Will it wipe out the biome entirely?
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Answer If global warming does in fact raise the overall temperature of the planet, yes, it will have an effect on the tundra. Depending on the extent of the warming and the ability of species to migrate/adapt, yes it will cause some to go down in numbers. If the temperature rise is significant enough I suppose it could wipe out the biome entirely.
More likely than not arctic tundras will become warm swampy areas if global warming does significantly raise the temperature of the planet.
