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Temperate Forests
By JoAnna Krueger
&
Kara Motschall
Temperate deciduous forests are often found in eastern
North America, northeastern Asia, and
western and central Europe.
25 degrees and 50 degrees latitude
(MbgNet)
(Wikipedia)
Climate
- Four seasons
- Hot summers, cool falls, rainy springs, extremely cold winters
- Average annual temperature of 10 degrees C
- Average temperature range of 20-25 degrees C
(Answers.com, eoEarth)
Climate
- Has an annual precipitation of 76cm to 152 cm yearly
- Limiting factors include:- Water sources- Temperature - Rainfall- Nitrogen - Phosphorus
(eoEarth.com)
Wildlife
Fauna
- Mast-eaters (nut and acorn eaters)
- Omnivores
Adaptations
- Survival in arboreal habitats (fur, hands)
- Hibernation
(thinkquest.com)
Wildlife
Flora
- Three to four different tree species per kilometer
• Maple, elm, beech
Adaptations• Broad leaves to catch sunlight • Canopy is moderately dense (allows
moderate sunlight)
- High degree of biodiversity(thinkquest.com)
Temperate rainforests are located along the Northwestern coast of North America. They are
also found in small areas in Southern Chile, New Zealand, and Australia.
Mid Latitudes
(Wikipedia.com, marietta.com)
Climate
– Average annual temperature range• Coolest- above 0 degrees C• Influenced by nearby oceans• Hottest- 20 degrees
– Average annual rainfall of 150 cm – Limiting factors include
• Rainfall• Sunlight
(marietta.com)
Wildlife
Fauna- Bears, raccoons, and deer that adjust to
day/night climate changes- SlugsAdaptations- Moist/humid environments - Prevention of disaccation
(marietta.com)
WildlifeFlora- Coniferous trees, Mountain Hemlock,
Lodge Pole Pine- Mosses, lichensAdaptations- Moist environment- Minimal water stressVery high degree of biodiversity
(marietta.com)
Comparisons
• Humidity allows a greater population of epiphytes
• Moses and fern more popular in temperate rainforests because of rain
• Broad-leafed plants are replaced by evergreen confiers
Works CitedMissouri Botanical Garden(2005). What’s it like where you live? Retrieved
October 17th, 2008. http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/temp/index.htmUniversity of California(2008) Temperate Forests. Retrieved October, 17th
2008 http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/forests.php#temperateOregon State University (2000) Temperate Rain Forests. Retrieved on October,
17th 2008 http://www.answers.com/topic/temperate-rain-forestMcGinley, M(2007) Forest in Biome. Retrieved October 20th, 2008
http://www.eoearth.org/article/Forest_biome ThinkQuest team(1997) Himalayas Flora and Fauna Retrieved October, 20th
2008 http://library.thinkquest.org/10131/ff_temperateforests.html Lachowsky, R(2001) Temperate Rain Forests Retrieved October 20th, 2008
http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/2001Outwest/PacificNaturalHistory/Projects/LachowskyR/Default.htm