The Metro Lines run: 1  Red: serves the northern part of the city. Main stations are: Union Station, Metro Center, Chinatown and Dupont Circle. 2  Blue: runs west-east through the city and then south. Main stations are: Capitol South, Smithsonian, McPhearson Square (White House), Arlington National Cemetery, National Airport.
Climate In the arctic tundra there are two seasons: winter and summer. In the summer, the sun is present almost 24 hours a day. This sun however, only warms the tundra up to a range of about 3Â°C to 12Â°C.In the winter the opposite light conditions are present.There are several weeks where the sun never rises.limate In the arctic tundra there are two seasons: winter and summer. In the summer, the sun is present almost 24 hours a day. This sun however, only warms the tundra up to a range of about 3Â°C to 12Â°C. In the winter the opposite light conditions are present. There are several weeks where the sun never rises.
The tundra biome. Tundra is the coldest of all the biomes. Tundra comes from the Finnish word tunturi, meaning treeless plain. It is noted for its frost-molded landscapes, extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, poor nutrients, and short growing seasons. Dead organic material functions as a nutrient pool.rctic tundra. Arctic tundra is located in the northern hemisphere, encircling the north pole and extending south to the coniferous forests of the taiga. The arctic is known for its cold, desert-like conditions. The growing season ranges from 50 to 60 days.