Coniferous Forest

What type of trees are primarily found in coniferous forests?

• Deciduous trees
• Fruit-bearing trees
• Palm trees
• Cone-bearing evergreen trees

What is the term used to describe the northern Eurasian coniferous forest?

• Rainforest
• Savanna
• Taiga
• Tropical forest

Which trees are the dominant species in coniferous forests?

• Pines, spruces, firs, and larches
• Palm trees
• Oak trees
• Maple trees

What covers the forest floor in coniferous forests?

• Grass
• Mosses, liverworts, and lichens
• Ferns
• Flowers

What are the soils of coniferous forests called?

• Podzols
• Loam
• Clay
• Silt

Why are there few cold-blooded vertebrates in coniferous forests?

• High temperatures
• Heavy rainfall
• High humidity
• Low temperatures

Which birds are commonly found in coniferous forests?

• Pigeons
• Woodpeckers, crossbills, warblers, and owls
• Parrots
• Eagles

What trees dominate the Eurasian coniferous forest?

• Siberian pine, Siberian fir, and larches
• Oak trees
• Palm trees
• Maple trees

Where is the moist temperate coniferous forest typically found?

• South America
• Central Europe
• West coast of North America
• East coast of North America

What are giant trees like Sitka spruce, western red cedar, and coast redwood characteristic of?

• Deserts
• Tropical rainforests
• Moist temperate coniferous forests
• Savannas