Temperate Deciduous Forests
by
msmaagomes
Last updated 5 years ago
Discipline:
Science Subject:
Ecosystems
Grade:
10


Temperate Deciduous Forest Tours
Located in eastern North America, western and central Europe, and northeastern Asia
Climate~four distinct seasons~growing season: 140-200 days (4-6 months)~temp.: -30°C to 30°C~75-150cm of precipitation per year
Plants~deciduous trees (lose leaves) -maple, elm, oak, and cedar~spring flowering herbs (mint), perennial~rich soil and abundant plant life
Animals~small rodents (mice, racoons, squirrels)~amphibians (frogs and newts)~large mammals (bears, wolves, foxes, and deer)~insects lay eggs for the winter~many mammals hibernate or migrate south for the winter
In the southeast US, red wolves are endangered due to human activity (hunting) and interbreeding with coyotes.
One popular Temperate Deciduous Forest is Great Falls park, stretching over Virginia and Maryland.
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