How do the characteristics of taigas compare to the characteristics of deciduous forests?
Taigas are located near the equator whereas the deciduous forests are located near the poles.
The dominant trees found in a deciduous forest lose their leaves in the winter whereas the dominant trees in the taiga retain their leaves year round.
The dominant trees found in a taiga lose their leaves in the winter whereas the dominant trees in the deciduous forest retain their leaves year round.
The rainfall in a taiga is plentiful whereas the rainfall in a deciduous forest is very dry.