The biomes of Russia
I can describe the distribution of Russia's main biomes and explain how vegetation is adapted to the climate and soil conditions in each.
- Year 9
The biomes of Russia
I can describe the distribution of Russia's main biomes and explain how vegetation is adapted to the climate and soil conditions in each.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Russia's main biomes include tundra, taiga, temperate forest and steppe.
- Descriptions of distribution involve three steps: identify map features - general pattern - specific details.
- The pattern of biome distribution is broadly latitudinal with tundra occupying the northernmost latitudes.
- Climate and soil type varies between the biomes and determines the type of dominant vegetation.
- Vegetation is adapted to the climate and soil conditions of the biome.
Keywords
Biome - a large region of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals
Distribution - the way something is spread out or arranged over a specific geographic area
Tundra - a cold, treeless area with frozen ground and low plants like mosses and grasses
Taiga - a cold, northern forest of mainly pine and spruce trees
Common misconception
When describing patterns of distribution from maps pupils can make the mistake of including information not available on the map itself and get tempted to explain patterns.
Use only the available information to write a description of what you see on the map including the general pattern and specific details provided by the legend, labels, compass rose and scale.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword to its meaning.
Q2.Which natural resource is Russia especially rich in?
Q3.What is one reason Russia's rivers are important?
Q4.What is a pipeline used for in Russia?
Q5.Which sea lies to Russia’s north?
Q6.Why do some Russian rivers freeze for months?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their correct meanings.
