Threats To The Taiga Flashcards
What threats does taiga face due to natural disasters ❓
The taiga must face : Fire , floods , snow breakage and insect out brakes
What threats does the taiga face due to climate change? (1)
Taiga animals are un-able to survive in warmer climates causing endangerment and possibly extinction
What threats does the taiga face due to climate change
Increasing temperatures cause glaciers mo melt. The melted snow runs off the mountains flooding taiga
Why is mining not good for the taiga?(Reason 1)
Mining can cause fragmentation (trees cut down) of the forest , division in water flow and pollution.
Why is mould and fungi threatening the taigas trees and biodiversity?
Fungus and mould species damage the conifers needles , trunks and roots.
Why are to many insects bad for the taiga ?
Insects eat the conifers pine cones , needles and young shoots.
Why is oil extraction bad for the taiga?
Sometimes oil extraction can lead to oil spills which can lead to direct death of plants of animals.
Why can mining be bad for the taiga? (Reason 2)
Dust affects the mosses , mosses are food for the caribou and caribou are food for the tribes people.