Temperate rainforest - Coastal Biome Flashcards
Description
Temperate rainforest
Covered in tree life 3% of sky visible
Coniferous trees
Average Temperature
Temperate rainforest
Never too hot never too cold 32-68F
Ocean currents help moderate temperature fluctuations
Found in
Temperate rainforest
Rocky regions
Usually found in Northern, Southern America
Oregon, Argentina, Australia, Taiwan, Washington
Precipitation
Temperate rainforest
Ample amount
60-120 annually
Coastal fog adds 7-12 inch of rain
Wet
Autumn-Winter dry still humid
Climate
Temperate rainforest
Cool
Extreme humidity
Low variation in Temperature
Ample rain
Soil
Temperate rainforest
Formed from volcanic ash supports types of mushrooms
Rocky acidic soil
Little nutrients
Food chain
Temperate rainforest
Tertiary Boa constrictor
Secondary Toucan
Primary Agouti
Producer Fern moss shrubs
Seasons
Temperate rainforest
Mild winter and 12 month growing season
Summer cool dry
Human impact
Temperate rainforest
Logging, mills, costal fisheries, recreation, tourism
Common tree types
Temperate rainforest
Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, red wood, mosses, firs
Known animals
Temperate rainforest
Elk, Frogs, Cougar