Temperate Seasonal Forest Flashcards
Where are they found?
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Middle of polar and trophic area
Mainly big cities because of climate
Vermont, Japan, Italy, France, Indiana, China
Precipitation
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Spread evenly
30-60 inch of rain
Most occurs in winter and spring Nov-May
Very rainy
Description
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Mostly broadleaf trees dominate, sometimes conifers, flowering shurbs, herbs
Avg temp
Temperate Deciduous Forests
86-22 d f
Climate
Temperate Deciduous Forests
3 months long seasons
Fall spring middle
Summer warm
Winter cold to moderate
In fall leaves color changes
Types of soil
Temperate Deciduous Forests
Grey brown podzols
Layers full of animals like bacteria
Soil changes seasonally affected by species of plants
Lots of nutrients. Rich organic material from seasonal decomposition of leaves
Long growing seasons
Food chain
Temperate Deciduous Forest
Tertiary consumer - Bear
Secondary - Raccon
Primary - rabbit
Producer - Maple tree
Human use
Temperate Grassland
Used for agriculture, development and industry
Deciduous forest animals
Bald Eagle, coyote, black bear, white tall deer