3.3 Temperate Deciduous Woodlands (Paper 1) Flashcards
<p>What are the characteristics of Animals in a Tropical Forest?</p>
<ul><li>There is a high biodiversity, with many insects and birds</li><li>Many of these species are colourful and noisy</li></ul>
<p>What are the characteristics of Plants in a Tropical Forest?</p>
<ul><li>Due to the climate being constant, plants are able to grow throughout the year<ul><li>Most plants are <b>evergreen</b> to take advantage of this</li></ul></li><li>A lot of the trees are very tall</li><li>Dense vegetation cover</li></ul>
<p>What are the characteristics of Soil in a Tropical Forest?</p>
<ul><li>Fertility is low as the heavy and frequent rain washes away nutrients</li><li>A thin layer at the soil surface is nutrient rich</li></ul>
<p>What is the annual rainfall in Tropical Forests?</p>
<p>Tropical forests recieve around <b>2,000 mm</b> of rainfall annually</p>
<p>What are the main distinguishing factors of <b>Temperate Deciduous Woodlands</b>?</p>
<p>Climate</p>
<ul><li>Temperate forests have 4 clear seasons during the year. Summer is warm, windters are mild and rainfall is regular</li></ul>
<p>Soil</p>
<ul><li>Deciduous woodland soils are deep and rich in nutrients</li></ul>
<p>Plants</p>
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<p>Why do <b>Temperate Deciduous Woodlands</b> have nutrient-rich soil?</p>
<ul><li>Deciduous woodland soils are deep and rich in nutrients</li><li>Leaves fall in the autumn months, providing a source of organic matter for the soil</li><li>In the summer, warmer temperatures allow decomposition of dead matter to happen very quickly</li><li>Photosynthesis slows in the coldest winter months when trees shed their leaves</li><li>Nutrients are less likely to be washed away relative to tropical rainforests, which experience very intense rainfall</li></ul>
<p>What are the three different layers of plants in Temperate Deciduous Forests?</p>
<ul><li>Canopy</li><li>Sub-Canopy</li><li>Ground Layer</li></ul>
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