lecture 31 - terrestrial ecosystems: forests and grasslands Flashcards
what can survive the dry season with an annual rainfall of 100-200mm
only grasses
what can survive the dry season with an annual rainfall of up to 300mm
shrubs
what can survive the dry season with an annual rainfall of up to 400mm
solitary trees
what can survive the dry season with an annual rainfall of over 400mm
dense trees
where are tropical rainforests located
nearest to equator with lots of rain
what are the types of tropical forests
rain, deciduous and dry
what type of environment is a tropical rainforest
low-stress low disturbance
what makes up a tropical rainforest
tall slender trees, more plants and animals than all other biomes combined
what are epiphytes
plants that live on trees no roots in the ground
what makes up a dry forest
thorny shrubs and tree succulents
what is rainforest soil like
rapid nutrient recycling nutrients not storedin the soil makes it susceptible to leaching as roots are not deep
where are tropical deciduous forests located
area with distinct wet and dry season
what makes up a deciduous forest
deciduous trees and shrubs
where are tropical dry forests located
lowland area with a prolonged dry season and scarce rainfall
what are the types of temperate and boreal forests
boreal forest climate, temperate forest , deciduous habit
where are temperate and boreal forests located
midlatitudes to artic circle
features of temperate and boreal forests
seasonality period of dormancy
seasons in boreal forest climate
long and cold winters
short and wet summers
what are boreal forest climates made up of
conifer trees
what is boreal forest climate soil like
thin, nutrient poor and acidic
seasons in temperate forests
warm summer
cold winter
what is rainfall like in temperate forests
relatively high throughout the year
how long is the growth season in a temperate forest
6-9 months
what is the soil like in a temperate forest
deep fertile with thick litter layer
