PDF-Temperate Deciduous Forests

Temperate Deciduous Forests evolution of deciduous habit Most agree that the deciduous habitx20DErst arose as an adaptation in response to winter aridity in the subtropical forests . Vanessa scales. American Beech . Genus: Fungus. Species: . Grandifolia. The . A. merican beech is a tall and wide tree. The mature tree size is anywhere from 90 to 100 feet tall, and spreads 50 to 70 feet.. Today, forests occupy approximately one-third of Earth’s land area, account for over two-thirds of the leaf area of land plants, and contain about 70% of carbon present in living things. .. They have been held in reverence in folklore and worshipped in ancient religions. . N/P in . the ocean (“Redfield paradigm”). 7. Redfield-type ratios have been explored for microbes, soil, leaves, and litter. 8-10. C/nutrient analyses on land demonstrate plant-litter-soil-microbe interactions. Esperanza Solis and Lisa Kaiser. Map showing where the deciduous forest is on earth. A deciduous forest is a forest made up of trees and plants that shed their leaves during the cold months of the year and re-grows new leaves the next spring in time for the growing season.. Y: Erica Song. By Erica Song. Location. . This biome is found in the middle latitudes around the globe. More specifically the temperate forest biome is found in Eastern United States, Canada, Europe, China, Japan, and parts of Russia. . Forests cover more than 30% of Earth’s surface.. Forests contain more than 75% of the Earth’s biomass.. They are more diverse than any other terrestrial ecosystem.. The rainforest covers 6-7% of Earth’s surface, but contains 50% of lands biomass and 70% of Earth’s terrestrial species.. Temperate Rainforest. The Temperate Rain Forest is a richly productive biome. Mild temperatures and abundant rainfall encourage plant growth, and the forest is covered with plant life at every level. Because chemical reactions occur more slowly at lower temperatures, the minerals in dead plant material are recovered more slowly than in the tropical rain forest. The forest floor is carpeted with fallen needles, and fungi grow on fallen logs.. 4 equal seasons. Many deciduous trees. 30-50 inches of . precipitation. . each year. Rich & fertile soil. Animals. Racoons. Squirrels. Foxes. Deer. Lizards. Frogs. snakes. Sunlight. RUSSIAN TAIGA. Taiga is the largest zone of the plant. s. in Russia. It covers nearly 60% of the country and . o. n this area . it . focuses on more than 80% of all the forests of Russia. Taiga can be divided into two sub-zones: the taiga zone proper and . Most forests are not too . hot. , or not too . cold. , and have moderate amounts of precipitation. . ALFISOL. Moderately Weathered. SPODOSOL. Sandy, Acidic. There are two main types of forests. . Pine forests have ashy white layers (. Location. Geography . Found between 30 degrees and 55 degrees latitude . Majority is found between 40 degrees and 50 degrees latitude . Climate . Four Seasons . Warm Summer, . C. old and silent Winter, Noisy Spring, Colorful Fall. Biome . Features. :. High number of endemic plants & animals. Elevation changes. Wet-dry tropical climate. Fantastic Location. Climate:. Hot & humid. Wet season- October to April due to seasonal alternation between moist and dry air. Wildlife. Natural . Vegetation & . . Wild Life. . in. Karnataka. Natural . Vegetation in Karnataka. Natural . vegetation. is plants that have not been grown by humans. It doesn’t need help from humans and gets whatever it needs from its natural environment. Biome. a major regional terrestrial community with its own type of climate, vegetation, and animal life. . Q. What determines biomes? . A. Mainly climate. Q. What determines climate?. A. Many things, including tilt of earth’s axis, proximity to oceans, presence of mountains, wind currents.