Unit 4: Coniferous forests pg. 67 - 71 Flashcards
How much (percent) has the coniferous forests covered of the Earth?
15%.
Are they the world’s largest forests?
Yes.
Where are they found?
In areas by lakes.
Where do coniferous forests grow?
Climate
They grow in climates where the summers are short and the winters are long and cold with lots of snowfall.
What plants do coniferous forests have?
Tall, narrow coniferous trees; shrubs and herbs growing close to the ground.
Some of the forests are half-____. The plants grow so slowly in a year that animals have to ___ far to find enough food to ____. To help them survive the ___ cold temperatures, some animals hibernate, ______ or store food for the winter.
Some of the forests are half-FROZEN. The plants grow so slowly in a year that animals have to WALK far to find enough food to LIVE. To help them survive the ICE cold temperatures, some animals hibernate, MIGRATE or store food for the winter.
What does survive mean?
Survive means to live through.
What does hibernate mean?
Hibernate means to sleep/rest for the whole winter.
What does migrate mean?
Migrate means to move to live in a different area for a certain season.
