Name: ____________________________________
Portfolio #:__________________
Canadian Biome Worksheet #3
Name of Biome: TEMPERATE CONIFEROUS FOREST
Location of Biome: (Sketch map of Canada and describe)
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Brief Description:
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List the provinces that have this biome:
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Abiotic Factors
a. Climate:
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b. Precipitation:
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c. Most Important abiotic factor: ______________________________________________
d. Why?:_________________________________________________________________
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e. Soil Conditions:
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f.
How do higher temperatures affect the decomposition of matter? Explain how it affects
soil.
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Define and Describe
Understory:_____________________________________________________________
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Name: ____________________________________
Portfolio #:__________________
Biotic Factors
a. List the kinds of tree that dominates this biome in general:
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Is there a change in the type of tree as you move south?:
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i. Why?________________________________________________
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What types of trees exist in the southern parts of the coniferous forest?
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How are coniferous trees adapted to compete with conifers?
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b. List the types of animals found in this biome and state where they get their food:
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c. List the types of plants found in this biome:
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Define
Ecotone:_______________________________________________________________
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