Eoy geo

• Taiga


  A biome characterized by coniferous forests, cold winters, and short cool summers. Dominated by coniferous trees like spruce, fir, and pine.
• Tundra


  A treeless area found at high elevations or in areas with poor soil.
• Bogs


  Acidic, nutrient-poor soils supporting specialized plant life.
• Wide, padded paws


  For traction and protection in snowy environments.
• Snowshoe hare


  Changes coat color to blend in with snow.
• Arctic fox


  Turns white in winter to camouflage.
• Nutrient cycle in the taiga

  The taiga's infertile soil can be attributed to low pH, limited nutrients, and slow decomposition.
• Mosses and lichens


  Epiphytes and epiliths that contribute to the taiga's ecosystem.
• Herbivores


  Insects and small mammals that feed on primary producers.
• Apex predators


  Wolves and bears that control prey populations.
• Coniferous trees


  Primary producers in the taiga.
• Disturbance types in the taiga

  Fires and erosion affect the ecosystem.
• Seral stages


  Ecosystems pass through stages of seral development.
• Regeneration niches


  Open spaces allow new plant growth.
• Adaptations to stress


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• Direct threats


  Habitat destruction and over-harvesting of taiga resources.
• Forest fires


  Caused by climate change and human activities, damaging taiga ecosystems.
• Acid rain


  Arsenic and poisonous to trees and soil life.
• Pests and diseases


  Insects and fungi harming trees and disrupting ecosystems.
• Logging impacts


  Clear-cutting and selective logging disrupt the taiga ecosystem.
• HEP schemes


  Large dams and reservoirs disrupt the taiga and aquatic ecosystems.
• Tar Sands exploitation


  Oil extraction pollutes the environment and contributes to climate change.
• Sustainability


  Meeting present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their own needs.
• Clearfelling


  Removing the entire stand or a large portion of it in a single operation.
• Selective logging


  Retaining some trees to maintain ecological integrity.
• Positive views


  Recreational interests and economic development.
• Mixed views


  Economic and environmental trade-offs, and conflicting interests.
• Negative views


  Environmental concerns and cultural and spiritual connections.
• Wilderness


  Areas where human impact is minimal.
• Conservation


  Managing and preserving natural resources.
• Preservation


  Protecting areas from human disturbance.
• Why protect the taiga

  Biodiversity hotspot, carbon sequestration, ecosystem services, and cultural significance.
• National Parks


  Protected areas, preserving natural and cultural values.
• Why needed


  Protecting ecosystems, preserving biodiversity, and conserving resources.
• How work


  Governed by laws and regulations.
• How manage


  Balancing human use, conservation, and research.
• Major challenges


  Migration, deforestation, money, pollution, and climate change.
• Biome distribution


  Located on a map, identifying terrestrial, freshwater, and marine biomes.
• Biome characteristics


  Desert: hot and dry, temperate forest: moderate climate.
• Soil and Rock Type

  Influence soil fertility, drainage, and temperature regulation.