Temperate Forests
Temperate forests are also known as deciduous forests. These forests are dominated by broad-leaved hardwood trees that loose their foliage annually. They can be distinguished by their weather patterns and geographical features.
Location: Temperate forests are found around the world in a broad area between the tropics and Polar regions. The largest areas are located in eastern North America, northeastern Asia, and western and central Europe. Example- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Climate/Precipitation: In this biome, winters are mild and rainfall is moderate. Precipitation ranges about 70 to 150 cm anually in a temperate forest biome. Most forests get their precipitation in winter and spring. Its climate ranges from humid to warm depending on the season. Summer tends to be warm and moist and winter tends to be freezing. The average temperature in temperate deciduous forests is 50°F.
Climate/Precipitation: In this biome, winters are mild and rainfall is moderate. Precipitation ranges about 70 to 150 cm anually in a temperate forest biome. Most forests get their precipitation in winter and spring. Its climate ranges from humid to warm depending on the season. Summer tends to be warm and moist and winter tends to be freezing. The average temperature in temperate deciduous forests is 50°F.
Animals: Animals that inhabit temperate forests adapt to changing seasons. Most of the animals found here specialize in eating nuts and acorns or feed on plants and other animals. Animals that live in temperature forests include squirrels, mice, rabbits, deer, and bears.
Plants: These forests have trees, scrubs, and bushes. Temperature forests are dominated by hardwood trees that include maple, oak, birch, elm, and ash. These trees loose their leaves each year. Just like the trees found here, plant species are deciduous as well.