Scenario
You and your partner were dropped off “Naked and Afraid” in a particular Biome for a year. You are allowed to bring 1 item. Your task is to explain how you survived in that biome. You must be specific in how you survived- Everything from shelter to how you obtained food and water must be explained. Netashia decides to bring a knife and Lauren decides to bring flint. Our presentation includes:
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The Northwestern Coniferous forests are located mostly in North America, South America, Europe, and a bit of Africa.
- Climate characteristics such as temperature range and rainfall including a graph for both.
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This graph shows the temperature as well as the precipitation through year we were there.
- Here are some examples of animals and plants we found in the Northwestern Coniferous Forest.
The animals we found in the coniferous region include moose, deer, reindeer or caribou, mice and squirrels. Predators include wolves, lynxes, bears, foxes and wolverines. The plants that we found include Thimble berries, elder flowers, beaked hazel nuts, and salal. We ate salal leaves to suppress hunger and the berries as an important food source.
Here are some examples of the geography we experienced.
- Much of the northern coniferous forest biome is covered with lakes, which eventually fill with mineral and organic matter to form
- A few tree species exist which are mainly conifers such as Pine, Spruce, Fir and Larch. They are similar in height, shape and size.
- There are often only two or three types of tree in one area.
- The vegetation in the forest make many adaptations due to the harsh, cold climate.
- Some things that helped the tree survive were their Conical shape, they are flexible and bend in strong winds. Downward sloping branches, snow slides off them more quickly. Evergreen, so that trees can grow as quick as possible in warm periods. Needle leaves, to reduce the loss of water. Thick bark, to protect the tree from severe cold
Here are some unique factors about the Northwestern Coniferous Forest.
- softwood Conifers are the world's main source of commercial timber.
- The white powder from the aspen tree can be used as a deodorant.
- The softwood has many different uses - paper, construction & furniture etc.
- It can be harvested like a crop using modern machinery and the new method of clear cutting
Here are the living conditions we had in the Northwestern Coniferous forest.
(we already showed you the geography and the food we ate)
- We lived in hollowed out trees.
- We experienced snow and fires.
- We got water from streams that we purified.( we learned this from Girl Scouts.)
(we already showed you the geography and the food we ate)
What has been the human impact on the Northwestern Coniferous Forest?
We believe that Humans have a great impact on coniferous forests. Building houses and large stores may worsen global warming and destroy the habitat of some animals. Coniferous trees provide habitat for many animals, from squirrels, to woodpeckers. When trees are cut down, animals are sometimes killed in the process, and others are forced to leave their homes. Some of these animals do not have a new home to go to, and their existence may be threatened. Spotted Owls are a great example of this. The Northern Spotted Owl lives in the holes of old growth trees. When too many of these trees are cut down, the bird has nowhere to go, and their nests and any eggs in the nest are lost. Because of building, the habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl is threatened and the bird has become an endangered species. Cutting down trees also impacts climate change. Trees produce oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide. When trees are cut down, their ability to reduce carbon is eliminated. Since carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, this contributes to global climate change.
We believe that Humans have a great impact on coniferous forests. Building houses and large stores may worsen global warming and destroy the habitat of some animals. Coniferous trees provide habitat for many animals, from squirrels, to woodpeckers. When trees are cut down, animals are sometimes killed in the process, and others are forced to leave their homes. Some of these animals do not have a new home to go to, and their existence may be threatened. Spotted Owls are a great example of this. The Northern Spotted Owl lives in the holes of old growth trees. When too many of these trees are cut down, the bird has nowhere to go, and their nests and any eggs in the nest are lost. Because of building, the habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl is threatened and the bird has become an endangered species. Cutting down trees also impacts climate change. Trees produce oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide. When trees are cut down, their ability to reduce carbon is eliminated. Since carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas, this contributes to global climate change.