Starter quiz
- Where is the Taiga biome located?
- Near the Equator
- Between the Tropics
- In the Northern Hemisphere ✓
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- What type of trees dominate the Taiga biome?
- Deciduous trees
- Coniferous trees ✓
- Palm trees
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- What is the main climate characteristic of the Taiga?
- Hot and humid year-round
- Warm with frequent monsoons
- Dry and hot all year
- Cold winters and short, mild summers ✓
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- What is the main soil type in the Taiga?
- Rich and fertile
- Sandy and well-drained
- Clay-rich with high nutrients
- Permafrost and nutrient-poor ✓
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- What is a major threat to the Taiga biome?
- Deforestation and wildfires ✓
- Coral bleaching
- Overfishing
- Earthquakes
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- How does climate change affect the Taiga?
- It reduces tree growth
- It increases desert areas
- It makes winters colder
- It causes permafrost to melt ✓
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Exit quiz
- A __________ is anyone who has an interest in or is affected by a decision or issue.
- community
- habitat
- stakeholder ✓
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- Why do indigenous communities want to protect the taiga?
- To protect their land ✓
- They no longer need to hunt
- To protect their culture ✓
- Big companies will protect their way of life
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- ______ is about meeting the needs of people today in a way that still allows people in the future to have their needs met too.
- 'Sustainability' ✓
- What is a major consequence of over-exploitation in the Taiga?
- Increased biodiversity
- Soil erosion and habitat loss ✓
- Growth of new forests
- More stable ecosystems
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Key learning points
- There are conflicting views on protecting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
- There are conflicting views on exploiting forest and natural resources in the taiga.
Common misconception
The only issue in protecting or exploiting the taiga is economic growth versus environmental conservation, without considering the social, cultural, and long-term ecological impacts.
The debate also involves factors such as the rights of indigenous communities, the potential long-term damage to ecosystems, and the need for sustainable management practices that balance both conservation and resource use.
Keywords
Stakeholder - anyone who has an interest in or is affected by a decision or issue
Sustainability - meeting present needs without harming future generations' ability to meet theirs
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