Temperate Deciduous Forests- Fact file Flashcards
1
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Distribution:
A
North west Europe
Eastern north America
Part of east Asia
Temperate latitudes
2
Q
Climate:
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Warm summers
Cool winters
Rain all year
3
Q
Stratification:
A
Canopy >sub-canopy > Herb layer > Ground layer
4
Q
Soil:
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Deep and very fertile
Darker below surface
Soil has a PH value above 5
5
Q
Plant Adaptations:
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Deciduous ( dropping leaves during winter) to reduce transpiration
Wild flowers bloom during the spring before the trees block the light
