Answer:
The taiga or northern coniferous forests are located only in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a cover of snow in the winter and more severe weather in the northern regions. These patterns cause plants and animals in the north to be smaller than those in the southern taiga.
Most rainfall occurs in the summer.
The cold winter air of these regions holds very little water so annual precipitation is less than 30 cm. There isn't much rainfall but evaporation is limited so there are small lakes and marshes.
Permafrost lies beneath the soil and helps to prevent water seepage. The climate is harsh in many areas.