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

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

Plants Maple tree Aspen Oak Sequoia Redwood Ferns Fungus Flowers Bushes

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

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

Animal Adaptations Fur for winter Hibernate Migrate Store up nutrients Camouflage

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

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

Food Chain Fungus Insect Squirrel Snake Hawk

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.