is a desert a tundra?
Confidence votes 46. Answer: Tundra are deserts because the tundra supports only a small number of organisms, it has low precipitation (often only 10 to 12 cm [3-5 inches] per year). When you have very little precipitation and no wildlife it is considered a desert. Answer: <br /> Tundra are deserts because the tundra supports only a small number of organisms, it has low precipitation (often only 10 to 12 cm [3-5 inches] per year).