Taiga Ecosystem Quiz

What is the taiga?

• A desert region in the Southern Hemisphere

• A forest of the cold, subarctic region

• A grassland in the Arctic Circle

• A tropical rainforest

Which of the following countries does NOT have a taiga?

• Scandinavia

• Russia

• Brazil

• Canada

What is permafrost?

• A type of tree found in the taiga

• A layer of permanently frozen soil

• A type of animal native to the taiga

• A type of rock found in the taiga

Which type of tree is most common in the taiga?

• Coniferous trees

• Mangrove trees

• Deciduous trees

• Palm trees

What is a muskeg?

• A type of coniferous tree

• A shallow bog covered with moss and grasses

• A large carnivorous animal

• A type of bird found in the taiga

Which animal is the largest cat in the world and native to the taiga?

• African Lion

• Bengal Tiger

• Siberian Tiger

• Jaguar

What is clearcutting?

• A technique for preserving wildlife

• A method of selective logging

• Cutting down all trees in a designated area

• A process of planting new trees

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What adaptation helps coniferous trees survive in the taiga?

• Bright flowers to attract pollinators

• Needles with little sap to prevent freezing

• Broad leaves that capture sunlight

• Deep roots to access water

________ , the largest type of deer in the world, is able to live in the cold taiga.

• Moose

• Elk

• Caribou

• Muley

​ (a)   trees have ​ (b)   instead of ​ (c)   , and their seeds grow inside protective, woody ​ (d)   .

• Coniferous
• needles
• broad leaves
• cones