Taiga Wheather

 

WEATHER REPORT
The freezing winters last for 6-7 months. Summer is a short, rainy, and hot season in the Taiga. Fall is the shortest season for the Taiga biome. Spring, in my opinion being the best season, brings flowers, melts the frozen ponds, and leads the animals out from hibernation.

Winter's lowest temperature in the taiga biome is -65°F. Winter's highest temperature is 30° F. Summer's lowest temperature is 30° F. Summer's  highest temperature is 70° F. For half of the year, the average temperature in the taiga biome is below freezing level.

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AVERAGE PRECIPITATION
The annual precipitation in the Taiga biome is 12 - 33 inches (30 - 84 cm). Most of it falls in the summer as rain.

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Many of the recreational activities in the Taiga biome appeal to nature lovers or thrill seekers. In the winter, it is great for snow skiing, ice fishing, hunting, and snow hiking. Imagine the thrill you would get from skiing down a really steep hill! However, if you are more of laid back type of person, I would suggest you go to the taiga biome in the summer to do more relaxing things like bird watching or fishing.

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POINTS OF INTEREST -the beautiful sites of all things nature    -waterfalls    -trees    -wildlife -nature trails    -Rabbit Creek has stunning views

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VIdeo on the Tiaga Biome!!!!

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Major Cities!!

                                                           

Major Cities!!!

• Helvetinjärvi National Park is situated in a closed canopy taiga in Finland.  In the southern part of the taiga, there are a couple of major cities, such as Moscow, Toronto,Anchorage,and Murmansk. These are some of the major cities visited and are popular. These places are peaceful some of them are busy. Currently there are no taiga biomes in the U.S. if you look at the picture above the map you will see that the taiga is the darkest green and there is only a few shades of dark green.

Plants in the Taiga biome!!

Taiga: Plants
Because the climate of the taiga is very cold, there is not a large variety of plant life. The most common  tree found in the taiga is the conifer--trees that have cones. Four kinds of conifers are common in the taiga. Three of the common conifers are evergreens; spruce, fir, and pine. The fourth common conifer is the tamarack, or larch, a deciduous tree. Under certain conditions, broad leaf trees, such as birch and aspen, are able to survive the harsh climate of the taiga.              
Plant adaptations
Evergreens use a wide variety of physical adaptations. Some of these adaptations include their shape, leaf type, root system, and color. Their name, evergreen, describes an important adaptation. They are always--or ever green. Because they don't drop their leaves when temperatures cool, they don't have to regrow them in the spring.
Growing new leaves takes a lot of energy. Plants get their energy from the soil and from the Sun. Soil is a source of nutrients. Sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis to take place in the plant. The taiga soil doesn't contain many nutrients, and the Sun usually remains low in the sky. These two factors limit the amount of energy available to the tree. By keeping their leaves, the evergreens are able to use that limited energy for structural growth rather than producing leaves.
Although the taiga has moderately high precipitation, the ground freezes during the winter months and plant roots are unable to get water. The adaptation from broad leaf to narrow needle-like structures limits water loss through transpiration. Evergreen needles do not contain very much sap. This limits the risk of needle damage from freezing temperatures. The needles do, however, contain a chemical that repels animals who would eat the needles. The dark green color of the needles absorbs the sunlight, and since the needles are always present, once temperature start to get warm, photosynthesis quickly begins. The conical shape of the evergreens allows the snow to slide off the branches rather than pile up. If the snow can't pile up on the branches, there is less risk of broken branches due to the weight of the snow.

Animals who live in the Taiga!!

Taiga: Animals
The cold climate of the taiga prevents many animals from living there year-round. Some of the large animals found in the taiga include moose, deer, and bears. Examples of smaller animals that live in the taiga are bobcats, squirrels, chipmunks, ermine, and moles.The taiga is home to many insects and birds such as the bald eagle, chickadee, woodpeckers, and warblers. The bogs and ponds, found throughout the taiga during the summer, provide a wonderful breeding place for a wide variety of insects. Many migratory birds come to the taiga to nest and feed on the huge insect population.

Animal adaptations
Most animals migrate to warmer climates once the cold weather begins. Some animals have adapted to life in the taiga by hibernating when temperatures drop. Other animals have adapted to the extreme cold temperatures by producing a layer of insulating feathers or fur to protect them from the cold.

In some instances, the adaptation of a seasonal change in color of feathers or fur protects the animal from its predators. The ermine, a small mammal, is a good example of this adaptation. Its dark brown summer coat changes to white in the winter. This adaptation helps the ermine blend into its surroundings and makes it more difficult for the ermine's predators to spot them.

The Perfect TIme To Visit

       BEST TIME TO VISIT THE TAIGA BIOME!!!!                                                                                                                                                                   

The taiga biome is the largest terrestrial biome and extends across Europe, North America, and Asia. It is located right below the tundra biome. The taiga biome is also known as coniferous forest or boreal forest. This biome typically has short, wet summers and long, cold winters. Precipitation is moderate in the taiga. It gets plenty of snow during the winter and plenty of rainfall during the summer. 

The best time to visit the Taiga Biome is in the spring or summer because the winters are freezing. In the spring and summer the flowers bloom, the animals come out of hibernation, and the frost comes off the lakes and rivers.



The best time of the year to travel to the Taiga is in the spring or summer for a few reasons:

• Winters are freezing
• Flowers are blooming
• Animals are coming out of hibernation
• The weather is beautiful

Because of these things,
Usually in the Summer people would wear t-shirts and shorts, but if its raining you should wear long pants a rain coat and bring an umbrella.

In the Winter you would wear a warm coat with a long sleeve t-shirt or sweatshirt under. In the Spring you would wear a long sleeve t-shirt and long pants. In the fall you would wear a long sleeve t-shirt with a sweat shirt and long pants because it will be cool outside.But most likely Fall and Spring will not last long.
                         TAIGA  BIOME!!:)

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