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Ответить на вопросы по тексту: 1. What is special about the Taiga? 2. What plants and animals can you meet there? 3. Where does the temperature reach -50? 4. What cities are there in the taiga? 5. Why is it hard to believe that there are so many trees in the taiga? THE TAIGA The taiga isn,t a very well-known ecoregion, despite being the world,s largest. The region encompasses most of northern Russia, Canada, The US and parts of Scandinavia and Japan. It is characterized by dense pine forests and freshwater lakes, cold blustery winters and short summers with moderate rainfall. Along Arctic and tundra regions, which are farther north and typically have harsher, longer winter seasons, the taiga region generally experiences even lower temperatures, going below -50 degrees Celsius, with the lowest recording being in Russia. With such a punishing climate, it,s hard to believe that world,s largest congregation of forests resides in this ecoregion. Because of its dense vegetation, a wide variety of flora and fauna exist, including fruit-bearing trees and shrubs, several species of deer and thousands of species of insects. Hundreds of thousands of people reside in this region, with the largest cities being Arkhangelsk, Tobolsk, Yakutsk and the port city of Murmansk.

Answer 1

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1. Taiga is special because it is an endless coniferous forest. The trees grow thickly, their crowns close together and the light hardly penetrates through them.
2. You can find fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, several species of deer and thousands of species of insects.
3. The lowest rates were recorded in Russia.
4. Arkhangelsk, Tobolsk, Yakutsk, Murmansk.
5. It's hard to believe that there are so many trees in the taiga because of such harsh climates.

Answer 2

1. The Taiga stands out as the world's largest relatively unfamiliar ecoregion, covering vast areas in northern Russia, Canada, the US, Scandinavia, and parts of Japan. Its distinguishing features include dense pine forests, numerous freshwater lakes, harsh winters, and short, mild summers.

2. In the Taiga, one can encounter a diverse range of flora and fauna. The vegetation primarily consists of dense pine forests with various fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. The wildlife includes several species of deer, a multitude of insect species, and a wide array of other animals adapted to the region's conditions.

3. The temperature in the Taiga can drop to incredibly frigid levels, reaching below -50 degrees Celsius, particularly in parts of Russia.

4. Several cities exist within the Taiga region, sustaining a considerable population. Some of the notable cities include Arkhangelsk, Tobolsk, Yakutsk, and the port city of Murmansk.

5. It might be difficult to believe that such a vast expanse of forests thrives in the Taiga due to its harsh climate. The region's immense vegetation, housing the world's largest collection of forests, contradicts the expectations set by its punishing weather conditions.

The Taiga's uniqueness lies in its combination of extreme weather, vast forests, and a surprising diversity of life. This ecoregion hosts a significant human population and accommodates various species, showcasing nature's ability to adapt and flourish under challenging circumstances.