Basic
What are three different names for this forest?
Taiga forest, Boreal forest, and Coniferous forest
What are the soils in coniferous forest known as?
Podzols
What's the climate like? (eg. hot, cold...)
Coniferous forests have much colder climates compared to others.
One animal (that is mentioned in the presentation) from this biome
Grey wolves / Grizzly bears / Bobcats / Northern pine snake
What is often farmed in this biome?
Wood
Where are coniferous forests found?
Near the north pole
The spruce and larch species are associated with how many insect species?
Spruce = 37
Larch = 17
37 & 17
Temperature range of this biome
-40°C to 20°C
Most common tree in this biome
Conifers
Why is farming crops difficult?
It is difficult due to the forest’s extreme weather conditions and low-nutrient soil.
Highest temperature in Pacific Northwest Coniferous Forest
55°C
What are podzols well-known for?
Their chronic infertility
What month is it hottest in the Pacific Northwest Coniferous Forests?
July
Conifers / Spruces / Pines / Firs / Cedar tree / Italian Cypress
3 things the Gwich'in people constructed
They constructed functional items such as snowshoes, birchbark canoes, and specialized two-way sleds.
Latitude of the Pacific Northwest Coniferous Forests
50 to 60 degrees north of the equator
What causes loss in tree growth and timber damage?
The insects (pests) feed on trees which is not healthy
What is the average range of millilitres of precipitation does this biome receive each year?
300-900 millilitres
How does the fur of the wolves help them survive during winter?
Their thick, shaggy fur is like a super-warm coat, perfect for freezing winters.
A difference between indigenous and modern practices
Indigenous practices focus on more natural tools while modern practices on using technology / man made products.
What affects precipitation, temperature, humidity, and the wind of The Pacific Northwest?
The slopes of the hills, uplands, and valleys in The Pacific Northwest
2 climate impact on biodiversity in coniferous forest?
- rapid increase of insect populations
- weakening trees and damaging the forest floor
- much harder for these ecosystems to withstand environmental pressure
3 impacts of climate change in this biome
-Declining biodiversity
-Permafrost thawing
-Increased fires
-Increased droughts
-Decreased tree growth.
Scientific name of the northern pine snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Why is supporting indigenous rights considered a benefit to the biome?
By supporting indigenous rights, we can prevent the industrial activities (oil gas extraction, mining and logging), which are threats to the environment.