Year 5

What is the taiga?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and location of the taiga. We will also learn about the flora and fauna that are present there.

Year 5

What is the taiga?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and location of the taiga. We will also learn about the flora and fauna that are present there.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Identify the characteristics of the taiga
  2. Examine where the taiga is found
  3. Explore the flora and fauna that inhabit this biome

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3 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following two countries can you find a tundra in?
Canada and England
Correct answer: Canada and Norway
Russia and South Africa
Q2.
Why does so little flora grow in the tundra?
The animals eat the flora at a faster rate than the plants can grow.
The winters are too long for any flora to grow.
Correct answer: There is a thick layer of permafrost that remains below freezing, which means very few plants can grow.
Q3.
Choose the correct option.
Tundra plants have adapted to high temperatures and high light strength.
Tundra plants have adapted to high temperatures and low light strength.
Tundra plants have adapted to low temperatures and high light strength.
Correct answer: Tundra plants have adapted to low temperatures and low light strength.

3 Questions

Q1.
Name two countries in which you can find a taiga.
Canada and Australia
Canada and India
Correct answer: Canada and Russia
Q2.
Where does the Sun’s light hit the Earth at the most direct angle?
30°N
30°S
Correct answer: The equator
Q3.
Why are forest fires beneficial in the taiga?
Animal species die in the fires, making room for new species.
They make the environment warmer for the animals that live there.
Correct answer: They remove old trees and make room for new growth. The ash also makes the soil more fertile.