Ch. 6.2 Temperate Forest & Coniferous forest

Ch. 6.2 Temperate Forest & Coniferous forest

by HEATHER TILTON

Multiple Choice

It is found surrounding the Mediterranean Sea, western coast of North and South America, South Africa, and Australia.

• woodland / shrubland

• temperate forest

• temperate grassland

• tropical savanna

Multiple Choice

For which biome was this data collected?

• desert

• boreal forest

• temperate woodland

• tropical seasonal forest

Multiple Choice

Where are the temperate forests located?

• They are all in the continent of Africa

• Near the equator

• Near the poles

• Far north near the Arctic circle

• Around halfway between the equator and the poles

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not describe the temperate forest biome?

• Four seasons

• Lots of rain

• Freezing temperatures year round

• Deep and rich soil

• Lots of trees

Multiple Choice

 Which biome contains lichens, mosses, and grasses? 

• Grasslands
• Taiga
• Tundra 
• Desert 

Multiple Choice

This occurs in the higher latitudes such as northern America or Russia. It has very cold winters and cool summers with moderate to low precipitation, mostly evergreen trees and a variety of animals in the summer. Which biome is this? 

• Grasslands
• Taiga
• Tundra
• Desert

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes an abiotic factor that describes the taiga biome? 

• Mountains
• Moose
• Red foxes
• Long warm summers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common plant found in this biome?

• Maple Trees
• Spruce Trees
• Deciduous Trees
• Oak Trees

Multiple Choice

Is the boreal forest the world’s largest land biome?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

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The climate in the boreal forest is very...

• Warm

• Neutral

• Cold

• Dry

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The permafrost is soil or earth material that remains...

• Above 0 ºC

• Below -70 ºF

• Below 0 °C

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Coniferous trees are...

• Trees that produce seeds in cones and pines.

• Trees that are really big.

• Trees that are really thick.

• Trees that have a lot of moss

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Have the trees adapted to the boreal forest conditions and climate...

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

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What is the primary natural disturbance in the taiga?

• Floods

• Fires

• Insects outbreaks

• Snow breakage