CONIFEROUS DESERT

Question 1

Where do we find Coniferous Deserts

Answer 1

In the Northern Hemisphere North America, Asia and Europe

Question 2

Discuss the Climate of the coniferous desert

Answer 2

Temp -40 to 20 *C Summer temp avg 10 *C Rain 300 - 900 mm per yr

Question 3

Explain how the vegetaion has adapted to survive in the Coniferous Desert

NB LONG QUESTION

Answer 3

1. Plants have adapted to extreme cold.
2. Trees have needle like leaves, with waxy layer to protect against water loss.
3. The shape of leaves allow snow to glide off
4. branches of trees are supple - not to break
5. Trees has small roots to grow in shallow soil.
6. Bark of tree is sticky to keep tree warm

Question 4

Wildlife: Name 4 animals you find in a coniferous desert

Answer 4

+ Bears + Wolves + Panda’s + Moose

Question 5

What does Bears eat and do in winter

Answer 5

Bears eat fish, honey, berries and insects. Hibernate in winter.

Question 6

How does Wolves communicate?

Answer 6

By howling

Question 7

How much can a wolves eat at one time?

Answer 7

10 kg of meat

Question 8

How does wolves raise their pups?

Answer 8

They work together to raise the young wolves

Question 9

Where does Giant Panda’s live wild?

Answer 9

Only in China

Question 10

What is Panda’s main source of food and when do they eat?

Answer 10

98 % of their diet is bamboo. They eat from dawn to dusk

Question 11

What caused the numbers of moose to go down

Answer 11

Hunting by humans

Question 12

How does Humans survive in the coniferous desert?

Answer 12

Pine trees are “softwood” and is used for building, making floors and furniture. Paper is made of the pine trees. Farming is impossible in most parts because of cold Population is very low in most parts

Question 13

Why are Pine trees important?

Answer 13

Pine trees are “soft wood” Its used to make furniture, flooring and building. Paper can be made when wood is crushed to pulp