Question

Which type of trees are generally found in Taiga regions?
(A) Deciduous trees
(B) Broad leaves trees
(C) Coniferous trees
(D) None of these

Answer 1

Hint:
 Tundra forests are found in high latitudes and therefore have low temperature. Trees found here are required to conserve water and prevent unnecessary water loss. The trees are generally adapted to survive in such conditions so they can not be broad.

Complete solution:
Taigas are densely covered, thick forests. It is referred to as the world's largest biome. They generally consist of pines, spruces and larches. Taiga forests are found in the high northern latitudes, between the tundra and the temperate forest. Some of the countries where taiga forests are found include Russia, Mongolia, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, the United States, Canada and Scotland.

Considering all options one by one-

Deciduous trees include oaks, maples and beeches. They are giant flowering plants. They shed their leaves and are broadleaved. They are found in middle-latitude regions with a temperate climate. So they cannot be majorly found in the tundra forests.

Broad leaves trees are trees with flat leaves and they produce seeds inside the fruits. Trees like Hazel, Oak and Beech have broad leaves. Since tundra regions have low temperature so these trees cannot survive there because they will not be able to prevent precipitation. So they will not be found in Tundra forests.

Coniferous trees or cone bearing trees are the one which have needle-like leaves, instead of broad leaves. Their seeds grow in protective cones. These types of trees never lose their leaves, that is, coniferous trees are evergreen. Examples are coniferous trees are- Spruce, pine, fir etc. They are found in high latitudes. So, Coniferous trees form a major part of the taiga forest.

Some broadleaf trees are also found in Taiga forests. They are birch, aspen, willow and rowan.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
Taiga is a Mongolic and Turkic term. In North America the Taiga forests are known as ‘boreal forests’ or ‘snow forests’. Since these trees remain green throughout, therefore, they are a very rich source of fresh air and oxygen.