OBJECTIVE FORESTRY

FORESTRY

FOREST ECOLOGY AND ECOSYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Taiga is a biome consisting of evergreen trees (conifers). Where is taiga found?
A
northern parts of Mexico
B
midwestern states such as Kansas
C
northeastern states such as Maine
D
southwestern 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Europe most of Finland, Sweden, and Norway are covered with taiga. A small, isolated area of boreal forest in the Scottish Highlands lacks some continental species but does contain the most widespread conifer of the Eurasian taiga, Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris).

Detailed explanation-4: -LOCATION: Taiga, also known as coniferous or boreal forest, is the largest terrestrial biome on earth. It extends in a broad band across North America, Europe, and Asia to the southern border of the arctic tundra.

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