Lecture 1 What is boreal Flashcards
1
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What does Boreal mean ?
A
Boreal = northern
opposite from Austral, which means southern
2
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Boreal Region definition
A
Regions where snow cover affects animals and plants, or where living organisms have evolved adaptations to snow and ice
3
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Types of terrestrial boreal habitats (2)
A
Forests , tundras
4
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Types of aquatics boreal habitats (2)
A
Freshwater, Saltwater
