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 . Botanist. By: Claire Riddell. Plants In the Deciduous Forest. Sunlight and soil and climate (such as rain) help the plants in the temperate deciduous forest because the sunlight and the rain, help the plants grow, and the soil fertilizes the plants to also keep it healthy and help the growth. The forest floor is large and that means more room for lots of plants. Over 2/3 of the forest is made up of the leaf area and plants. There are many trees and a very large amount of flowers. The rays of the sun help the plants grow. Water from the rain keep the plants alive. Plants grow under the shady trees and there are many wildflowers and shrubs in the Temperate Deciduous Forest. . Found in Europe, the eastern part of the U.S.A., and China. . Temperate Deciduous Forest. N. Georgia is mainly deciduous forest . Hardwood trees lose their leaves in the fall. . . Temperate Deciduous Forest. PowerPoint Example. Temperate Rain Forest. JUST AN EXAMPLE – 2-5 minutes. Remember 60% for information. Also found at . www.manskopf.com. . Temperate Rain Forest. For Mr. Manskopf. Environmental Science Class. Please Do Now: Why are migrations so common in the open ocean?. Why are population densities so low in desert biomes?. Agenda. Do Now. Reminders. Temperate Forest Notes. Forest Biomes. Temperate Forests. 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. . . 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.. This Friday!!. Will consist of all multiple choice questions. BIOMES. Grassland, Desert, Tundra. What is a BIOME?. A large region categorized by a specific type of climate and certain types of . plant . 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 . Geography. Can be found between 30 . - . 55 . ° latitude. Most lie between 40 degrees and 50 degrees latitude. Originally covered. In Asia, much of Japan, eastern China, Korea, and eastern Siberia. In western Europe, extended from southern Scandinavia to northwestern Iberia and from the British Isles through eastern Europe. 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. Dr.E. Introduction . Biomes are the major regional groupings of plants and animals discernible at a global scale. distribution patterns are correlated with regional climate patterns and identified according to the climax vegetation type. Description of the Biome:. 1. Taiga. 2. Temperate Deciduous Forest. 3. Tropical Rainforest. 4. Desert. 5. Grassland. 6. Tundra. Precipitation in the Biome:. A. Tropical Rainforest. B. Desert. C. Grassland. 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. . ecosystems. . provide a range of goods and services some of. . which are under threat. What do I need to know? . a. Examples . of goods and services provided by . deciduous woodland . ecosystems (timber, fuel, conservation .