Temperate rainforest - Coastal Biome Flashcards

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Description
Temperate rainforest

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Covered in tree life 3% of sky visible
Coniferous trees

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Average Temperature
Temperate rainforest

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Never too hot never too cold 32-68F
Ocean currents help moderate temperature fluctuations

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Found in
Temperate rainforest

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Rocky regions
Usually found in Northern, Southern America
Oregon, Argentina, Australia, Taiwan, Washington

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Precipitation
Temperate rainforest

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Ample amount
60-120 annually
Coastal fog adds 7-12 inch of rain
Wet
Autumn-Winter dry still humid

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Climate
Temperate rainforest

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Cool
Extreme humidity
Low variation in Temperature
Ample rain

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Soil
Temperate rainforest

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Formed from volcanic ash supports types of mushrooms
Rocky acidic soil
Little nutrients

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Food chain
Temperate rainforest

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Tertiary Boa constrictor
Secondary Toucan
Primary Agouti
Producer Fern moss shrubs

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Seasons
Temperate rainforest

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Mild winter and 12 month growing season
Summer cool dry

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Human impact
Temperate rainforest

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Logging, mills, costal fisheries, recreation, tourism

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Common tree types
Temperate rainforest

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Douglas Fir, Sitka Spruce, red wood, mosses, firs

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Known animals
Temperate rainforest

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Elk, Frogs, Cougar

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