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1
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Where do we find Coniferous Deserts

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In the Northern Hemisphere North America, Asia and Europe

2
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Discuss the Climate of the coniferous desert

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Temp -40 to 20 *C Summer temp avg 10 *C Rain 300 - 900 mm per yr

3
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Explain how the vegetaion has adapted to survive in the Coniferous Desert

NB LONG QUESTION

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  1. Plants have adapted to extreme cold.
  2. Trees have needle like leaves, with waxy layer to protect against water loss.
  3. The shape of leaves allow snow to glide off
  4. branches of trees are supple - not to break
  5. Trees has small roots to grow in shallow soil.
  6. Bark of tree is sticky to keep tree warm
4
Q

Wildlife: Name 4 animals you find in a coniferous desert

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+ Bears + Wolves + Panda’s + Moose

5
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What does Bears eat and do in winter

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Bears eat fish, honey, berries and insects. Hibernate in winter.

6
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How does Wolves communicate?

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By howling

7
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How much can a wolves eat at one time?

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10 kg of meat

8
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How does wolves raise their pups?

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They work together to raise the young wolves

9
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Where does Giant Panda’s live wild?

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Only in China

10
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What is Panda’s main source of food and when do they eat?

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98 % of their diet is bamboo. They eat from dawn to dusk

11
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What caused the numbers of moose to go down

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Hunting by humans

12
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How does Humans survive in the coniferous desert?

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Pine trees are “softwood” and is used for building, making floors and furniture. Paper is made of the pine trees. Farming is impossible in most parts because of cold Population is very low in most parts

13
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Why are Pine trees important?

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Pine trees are “soft wood” Its used to make furniture, flooring and building. Paper can be made when wood is crushed to pulp