How are desert and tundra similar they both are home to different types of cacti. They both have a top layer of permafrost. They both have temperatures that reach 120 Fahrenheit or they both receive up to 25 cm of precipitation each year.
They both have extreme climates with limited precipitation and harsh conditions for plant and animal life. They also have a lack of trees and vegetation, with sparse plant life adapted to survive in these harsh environments. Additionally, both desert and tundra ecosystems are vulnerable to climate change and human impact.
