Internet Encyclopedia of Science
GEOLOGY & PLANETARY SCIENCE
A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

                   HOME
ABOUT
CATEGORIES
USE OF TEXT AND IMAGES
NEWSLETTER

  



taiga



Siberian forest region lying between the tundra and the steppes. Conifers predominate, although birches are occasionally found. Much of the ground is swampy. The term is applied also to other, similar Northern Hemisphere forests.


Related category

   • GEOLOGY AND PLANETARY SCIENCE


Also on this site:

Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living
Encyclopedia of History



BACK TO TOP