Starter quiz
- Match the terms and their definitions.
- Biome⇔Large, distinct region, characterised by climate, vegetation, wildlife ✓
- Ecosystem⇔Community of living organisms interacting with each other ✓
- Habitat⇔A specific area where organisms live ✓
- The ______ of a region refers to the long-term weather patterns and average weather conditions in that area.
- 'climate' ✓
- Where is the taiga biome primarily located?
- Near the equator
- In the Southern Hemisphere
- In the Northern Hemisphere ✓
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- Which type of trees predominantly make up the taiga forest?
- Deciduous trees
- Coniferous trees ✓
- Broadleaf trees
- Palm trees
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- Which of the following is a threat to the taiga biome?
- Desertification
- Deforestation ✓
- Overgrazing by camels
- Coral bleaching
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- What does biotic mean?
- Living components of the environment, such as plants, animals and microorganisms ✓
- Non-living components, such as temperature, rainfall, humidity, soil quality
- A large-scale ecosystem with specific climate, plants and animals
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Exit quiz
- Match the keywords to their definitions.
- biodiversity⇔the variety of species found in a habitat ✓
- adaptations⇔a feature or behaviour that helps an animal or plant survive ✓
- habitats⇔the natural place where a plant or animal lives and grows ✓
- Why is adaptation important?
- 1⇔Adaptations occur as a result of evolution.
- 2⇔Within a species, individuals always differ slightly due to genetic mutations.
- 3⇔Sometimes these differences give individuals a better chance of survival.
- 4⇔If so, those individuals are more likely to reproduce and pass their advantage.
- 5⇔Over generations, the advantages spread through the whole species
- 6⇔and continue to be refined into adaptations.
- Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
- Trees
- Animals
- Temperature ✓
- Bacteria
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- How do the long nights in the taiga affect plant growth?
- Plants have more time to photosynthesise
- Plants grow larger due to extended darkness
- Plants grow slower and have a short growing season ✓
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Key learning points
- The taiga is an example of a global biome.
- The taiga has distinctive biotic (living) characteristics (plants, animals and humans).
- The taiga has distinctive abiotic (non-living) characteristics (climate, soil and water).
- Biotic and abiotic characteristics are interdependent.
Common misconception
Biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors of the taiga operate independently.
The taiga’s cold climate affects its plants and animals. Cold temperatures influence vegetation. Poor, acidic soil slows decomposition and limits plant diversity. Snow and short growing seasons impact animal behaviors and population patterns.
Keywords
Biome - a large-scale ecosystem with specific climate, plants and animals
Climate - the average weather conditions in a region over a long period of time
Biotic - living components of the environment, such as plants, animals and microorganisms
Abiotic - non-living components, such as temperature, rainfall, humidity, soil quality and sunlight
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