What is the Boreal Forest?
Is the Boreal Forest a Biome or a Habitat?
A Biome
What level is light intensity in the Boreal Forest?
Medium/Low
Why do the Arctic Char go on annual seaward migrations?
To seize rich feeding opportunity in the summer
What temperatures are a big challenge for the Boreal Forest?
Consistently cold, freezing temperatures for 6 months at a time
How big is the Boreal Forest?
The world's largest land biome
What are average temperatures in the summer and winter?
Low temperatures, -60-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and between 20-77 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter.
What is overwintering characterized by in the Arctic Char?
It is characterized by anorexia and energy conservation
What kind of weather poses challenges for the Boreal Forest?
Excessive snowfall exceeding 50-100 inches and strong winds through all seasons
Where is the Boreal Forest be found?
Russia, Alaska, and Northern Europe
What is the average annual Precipitation?
50-70 inches per year including snowfall
What kind of changes do Arctic Char get during the seaward migrations?
Seawater tolerance and Migratory behavior
High amount of anthropogenic deforestation along with other human activities
Where is the largest Boreal Forest found?
Across Northern Canada
What are seasons like in the Boreal Forest?
Short summers that are cooler and longer colder winters
What do salmon do when they migrate from riverbank to freshwater streams?
How have Ermine adapted to live in the Boreal Forest?
Ermine change the color of their coat depending on the season, white in the winter months to blend with the snow and brown in the warmer seasons to blend more with the ground
What are some descriptions of the Boreal Forest? (2-3)
Forests in high-latitude environments, freezing temperatures, and trees that grow to a minimum of 5 m
What is the soil like in the Boreal Forest?
Low quality gray soil, known to be acidic, thin and low in nutrients.
How have evergreen trees adapted to be able to survive in the Boreal Forest?
They have dark needles to better absorb heat and they do not drop their needle which allows them to start photosynthesizing earlier to ensure that they grow between snowy seasons.
How have elk adapted to live in the Boreal Forest?
Elk use a countercurrent heat exchange which allows them to tolerate cooler temperatures better and even stand longer in cold bodies of water which can help them stay away from predators.