1. Temperate or Deciduous Forest
Where is the temperate forest?
North America, Europe, Asia
Description:
Nutrient rich soil
Long growing season
4 distinct seasons
Leaves change colors in the fall

2. Weather Temperature 50 °F Precipitation 30-60 inches per year
Weather patterns
4 seasons

3. Plants Maple tree Aspen Oak Sequoia Redwood Ferns Fungus Flowers
Bushes

4. Plant Adaptation Shed leaves in fall to conserve energy
Broad leaves to absorb sunlight
Can live in sun or shade
Live through winters

5. Animals Bald eagle Bears Squirrels Insects Owls Hawk Snakes Deer Moose
Elk

6. Animal Adaptations Fur for winter Hibernate Migrate Store up nutrients
Camouflage

7. Humans and Biodiversity
More humans live here than in any other biome
Biodiversity rating is a 6 or 7: lots of species

8. Abiotic Factors Seasonal change Rain, snow Warm, cold
Lakes, rivers, streams

9. Food Chain
Fungus
Insect
Squirrel
Snake
Hawk

10. Other Interesting Facts
Only biome where trees lose their leaves in the fall
Most of our wood comes from temperate forests
People use these for recreation
Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, etc.