Tundra and Taiga biomes
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Curipod lesson about topic "Tundra and Taiga biomes"
ntaylor
Updated 5 months ago
1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name two biomes found in the northern hemisphere?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Tundra and Taiga biomes are both cold, northern climates with distinct features. Tundra is treeless and has permafrost, while Taiga is a forest biome. Both biomes are home to unique species adapted to their environments.
Tundra and Taiga Biomes
3. Slide
60 seconds
Tundra: A cold, treeless biome found in the Arctic and on mountains; characterized by permafrost. Taiga: An evergreen forest biome located in the subarctic regions of North America, Asia, and Europe. Permafrost: A permanently frozen soil layer found in the tundra biome.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
The tundra is one of the world's youngest biomes, formed only 10,000 years ago. The taiga is the world's largest land biome, covering much of Russia and Canada. The tundra supports around 1,700 different species of plants.
Fun facts:
5. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between the tundra and taiga biomes? Explain your answer in two or three sentences.
6. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is one unique feature of the Tundra and Taiga biomes that you found interesting?
7. Poll
60 seconds
What type of biome is a tundra?
- Arctic
- Desert
- Savanna
- Rainforest
8. Poll
60 seconds
What type of animals live in the taiga?
- Cheetahs
- Grizzly Bears
- Lions
- Kangaroos
9. Poll
300 seconds
What type of climate is found in tundras?
- Humid
- Temperate
- Arid
- Subarctic
10. Poll
300 seconds
What type of vegetation usually grows in taigas?
- Trees
- Grasses
- Cacti
- Mosses
11. Poll
300 seconds
What type of soil is found in tundras?
- Sandy
- Clay
- Rocky
- Fertile
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