Climate
State what kind of seasons exist in boreal forests. (Hint: winters and summers)
Long, cold winters + short summers
The native plants of boreal forests are called...
Coniferous trees/evergreens
State 3 animals that live in the taiga.
Small rodents, rabbits, wood frogs, salamander, bears, lynxes, moose, caribou, owls, snakes, weasels, Siberian tigers, spruce grouse, wolves
State the purpose of humans cutting trees.
To make lumber, paper, cardboard, commercial goods etc.
Solar energy is less intense because...?
It is spread over a greater area of Earth's surface
Describe what three conditions must plants in taigas be adapted to? (Hint: temperature, water, sunlight)
Low temperatures, little water, little sunlight
What kinds of animals don't usually live in the taiga?
Amphibians + reptiles
Explain what happens if permafrost thaws due to global warming.
The water from it has nowhere to drain, creating muskegs. This makes it difficult for trees to root.
Precipitation is...
a) Low to moderate
b) Moderate to high
c) Low to high
Moderate to high
Describe the taiga soil in 2 adjectives.
Acidic, lacks nutrients, highly leached, covered by permafrost
Describe the trophic levels of the taiga.
Primary consumers: grass, vegetation
Primary consumers: rabbits, small birds
Secondary consumers: lynxes, foxes
Tertiary consumers: bears, Siberian tigers
How can climate change affect the species living in the taiga?
Pushes away native animals, attracts non-native animals