Deciduous Woodlands Flashcards
Where are deciduous woodlands located
Between 40° and 60° North and south of the equator (between tropical and polar regions)
How much rainfall is there in the deciduous woodlands?
500-1500mm per year
What is the temperature like in summer in deciduous woodland?
25°-30°C
What is the tallest tree in a deciduous woodland
Dominant Oak
How high is the tallest tree in a deciduous woodland
40m
How old does an oak tree have to be to produce acorns
40 years old
How is the oak tree adapted to capture the maximum amount of light from the sun?
It is very tall and has many leaves
Name an adaptation of an oak tree
Tall and lots of leaves, big root system, produces numerous acorns, bark to protect it
What is the average temperature in a deciduous woodland in winter?
4°C
What type of soil does a deciduous woodland have and what are its characteristics?
It has brown soil which is deep and fertile
What are the 4 vegetation layers in a deciduous woodland? (Not in order)
Tree layer, shrub layer, fungi layer and low growing plants layer
Name some herbivores in a deciduous woodland.
Worms, beetles, mice, shrews, rabbits, squirrels and deer
Name some carnivores n a deciduous woodland
Foxes, weasels, badgers, owls and hawks
What trees are in the tree layer in Europe in deciduous woodlands?
Oak, ash, chestnut, beech and elm
