Question

The biome concept organizes large-scale ecological variation. Terrestrial biomes are distinguished primarily by their predominant vegetation and are mainly determined by temperature and rainfall such as Taiga and Tundra.
 Make a comparison between these two biomes and find the differences and similarities through their location, seasonal temperature, precipitation levels and type of animals

Answer 1

Answer: Similarities between Taiga and Tundra biomes-

1. Both are the cold biome.

2. Both contains lichens and mosses.

3. Both have mammals and birds species.

4. Both includes major part of Canada, Nothern Russia, Scandinavia and Alaska.

Difference between Taiga and Tundra:

Taiga biome Tundra biome

1. The average temperature in taiga between 230 F to 410 F .	1. Average temperature is below 230 F.
2. Precipitation in taiga is nera about 80 inches per year.	2. Precipitation in tundra is less then 4 inches per year.
3. Taiga biome is thick forest with pine, conifers and spur.	3. Trees are absent.
4. In Taiga specific animal species is grizzly. Birds life includes jays and woodpeackers	4. Animal species is Polar beers. Birds life includes terns, loons and gulls.
5. It is located 500 latitude north and the arctic circle.	5. It is present near the north pole.