The Taiga Biome

An interesting presentation on the biome known as the Taiga!

1. THE TAIGA SARAH AHNEN, LEANNE BROCK, & NATALIE HOLBROOK THE TAIGA SARAH AHNEN, LEANNE BROCK, & NATALIE HOLBROOK

2. Typical Climate of the Taiga Subarctic climate with very large temperature range between seasons Long and cold winter is the dominant season

3. Annual Precipitation vs. Temperature for Various Biomes Lowest annual average temperatures, after the tundra, and permanent ice caps Low precipitation (generally 40 inches annually), rain primarily in the summer, but also as fog and snow

4. Types of Plants Evergreens Spruce Fir Pine Tamarack Birch Aspen

5. Characteristics of Plants Sun often low in the sky Not many nutrients Growing new leaves = Energy Keep leaves all year Needle-like structures limit water loss Evergreens have little sap so the needles don’t freeze Needles contain chemical that repels animals from eating it Conical shape allows snow to slide off and not break branches Evergreens grow thin and close together to protect from cold/wind

6. Types of Animals American Black Bear Bald Eagle Bobcat Canadian Lynx Gray Wolf Grizzly Bear River Otter Wolverine

7. Characteristics of Animals Snow, cold, and scarcity of food make life difficult, especially in the winter months Some animals migrate south, while others hibernate The tough ones simply cope with the environment, and display these types of features: Sharp teeth for hunting (meat-eaters) Insulating feathers or fur Claws

8. Interesting Fact! The taiga is the largest terrestrial biome in the world, which extends across North America, Europe, and Asia

9. More Interesting Facts! Trees of the taiga make up about 29% of the world’s forest cover Fires are very common in the taiga, but are necessary The taiga stores more Carbon than the temperate and tropical forest combined

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