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

o Insect• Squirrel

oSnake• 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

o Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, etc.