Temperate Forest Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the main types of trees found in temperate forests?
Deciduous and coniferous trees.
True or False: Temperate forests experience four distinct seasons.
True.
What is the average temperature range in temperate forests?
30°F to 80°F (-1°C to 27°C).
Fill in the blank: Temperate forests receive about _____ to _____ inches of precipitation annually.
30 to 60 inches.
Which continent is NOT known for having temperate forests?
Africa.
What type of fauna is commonly found in temperate forests?
Deer, bears, and various bird species.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following countries has temperate forests? A) Brazil B) Canada C) Egypt
B) Canada.
What is a characteristic feature of deciduous trees in temperate forests?
They shed their leaves in the fall.
True or False: Temperate forests can be found only in the Northern Hemisphere.
False.
What is the length of the growing season in temperate forests?
Typically 4 to 6 months.
Fill in the blank: The climate zone of temperate forests is classified as _____ climate.
Temperate.
Short Answer: Name one adaptation of animals living in temperate forests.
Hibernation.
Which layer of the temperate forest is primarily composed of shrubs and young trees?
Understory.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a dominant tree species in temperate forests? A) Pine B) Oak C) Palm
B) Oak.
True or False: Temperate forests are characterized by high biodiversity.
True.
What role do fungi play in temperate forest ecosystems?
Decomposers.
Fill in the blank: The temperate forest biome is found in regions with _____ climates.
Moderate.
What is a common human impact on temperate forests?
Deforestation.
Short Answer: Identify one type of bird commonly found in temperate forests.
Woodpecker.
Which animal is known for migrating in and out of temperate forests?
Birds.
Fill in the blank: Temperate forests are often found between _____ and _____ latitudes.
30° and 60°.
Multiple Choice: What type of climate is associated with temperate forests? A) Tropical B) Arctic C) Moderate
C) Moderate.
True or False: All temperate forests are located in mountainous regions.
False.
What type of soil is commonly found in temperate forests?
Fertile, loamy soil.
