AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Taiga is a biome consisting of evergreen trees (conifers). Where is taiga found?
A
The hot climates of Mexico
B
midwestern states such as Kansas
C
Southeastern states such as Georgia
D
Most parts of Canada
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The taiga is found throughout the high northern latitudes, between the tundra and the temperate forest, from about 50°N to 70°N, but with considerable regional variation. The taiga or boreal forest has been called the world’s largest land biome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Northern Canadian Shield taiga is a taiga ecoregion located in northern Canada, stretching from Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territories to Hudson Bay in eastern Nunavut. The region supports conifer forests to its northern edge, where the territory grades into tundra.

Detailed explanation-3: -Taiga means pure or untouched in Russian language. It is the largest biome in the world. It has spread over Eurasia and North America. Taiga is located just below the Tundra biome. Taiga biome experiences very cold winters with only snowfall.

Detailed explanation-4: -Taiga is a type of forest habitat is sometimes called a boreal forest, but it is much colder and can remain under ice and snow for more than six months of the year. The forest trees here are mostly conifers and evergreens, like spruce, pine, fir, and larch.

Detailed explanation-5: -Canada contains four biomes. These are temperate deciduous forest, grassland, boreal forest/taiga, and tundra. A biome has the same characteristics no matter where in the world it is found.

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