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Taiga

Taiga. Jade Scarboro Malik Easterling. Facts. Fires are very common in the taiga biome, These fires help rid the area of old and sick trees. There is not much variety in plants, the are lots of conifer trees which is why the taiga is referred to as the coniferous forest.

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Taiga

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  1. Taiga Jade Scarboro MalikEasterling

  2. Facts • Fires are very common in the taiga biome, These fires help rid the area of old and sick trees. • There is not much variety in plants, the are lots of conifer trees which is why the taiga is referred to as the coniferous forest. • The trees are known as “evergreen” meaning they stay green all year.

  3. Human Influences • logging destroys habitat and cover for animals and also leads to soil erosion. • -however it can create useful new open habitats for the animals to feed in.  • Oil and Gas exploration, This industry disrupts the living species in many ways. • -species hunting

  4. Plants & Animals/ Adaptations • Cone pine trees- yearly green, shelter. • Jack pine- their branches and leaves shape differently due to weather • Tamarack- root system and shed needles • Snowshoe hares- fur changes due to weather (white) • Foxes- sharp claws to dig • Elk- have large antler, shed and change color. Producers Consumers

  5. Climate & Location • subarctic • Mountains • snow • Long winters (6-10) months • Average temp below freezing -20c • Northern hemisphere

  6. Citations • http://www.softschools.com/facts/biomes/taiga_biome_facts/162/ • http://taigamallory.weebly.com/human-influences.html • http://www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/taiga.html

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