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TROPICAL FOREST
• The temperate forest biome is one of the • is a biome characterized by warm temperatures
world's major habitats. Temperate forests are and high annual rainfall. These forests are
characterized as regions with high levels of located near the equator, between the Tropic of
precipitation, humidity, and a variety of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
deciduous trees.
• Characterized by a moderate climate and Two Main types of Tropical Forest:
broad-leaved deciduous trees which shed their 1. Tropical Rainforest:
leaves in fall, are bare over winter and grow Climate: Consistently warm temperatures and
foliage in the spring. high humidity throughout the year.
Rainfall: Heavy and consistent rainfall, often
CLIMATE: exceeding 80 inches (200 cm) annually.
Temperatures range from hot in the summer, with highs Flora: Rich biodiversity with a dense canopy of
of 86 degrees F, to extremely cold in the winter, with broad-leaved evergreen trees, numerous plant
lows of -22 degrees F. Temperate forests receive species, and a variety of epiphytes.
abundant amounts of precipitation, usually between 20 Fauna: Home to a vast array of animal species,
and 60 inches of precipitation annually. This including insects, mammals, reptiles, and a
precipitation is in the form of rain and snow. diverse range of bird species.
Location: Found in Central and South America,
LOCATION: Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
• Eastern Asia
• Russia 2. Tropical Dry Forest:
• Eastern United States Climate: Distinct wet and dry seasons, with
• Central & Western Europe temperatures remaining warm throughout the
year.
VEGETATION: Rainfall: Experiences a dry season with reduced
Forest Canopy Tier- Maple trees. Walnut trees, Birch precipitation.
trees. Flora: Vegetation includes both deciduous and
Small tier tree- Dogwoods, Redbuds, Shadbush evergreen trees, with a less dense canopy
Shrub tier- Azaleas, Mountain laurel, Huckleberries compared to rainforests.
Herb tier- Blue bead lily, Indian cucumber, Wild Fauna: Supports a variety of wildlife, although
sarsaparilla typically not as diverse as in tropical rainforests.
Location: Found in regions with a more
WILDLIFE: pronounced dry season, such as parts of Africa,
Temperate forests are home to a diverse wildlife South Asia, Central America, and northern
biosystem including various insects and spiders, wolves, Australia.
foxes, bears, coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, eagles,
rabbits, deer, skunks, raccoons, squirrels, moose, THE DIFFERENT USES AND HOW TO PROPERLY
snakes, and hummingbirds. MANAGE OUR FOREST:
CONSERVATION EFFORTS ARE UNDERWAY TO PROTECT Atmosphere: It is composed mainly of nitrogen (about
KELP BEDS/FORESTS AND RESTORE DEGRADED ONES. 78%) and oxygen (about 21%), with trace amounts of
THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE: MARINE PROTECTED AREAS other gases.
Establishing no-take zones where fishing and other Oceans: The oceans cover about 71% of the Earth' s
activities are prohibited can help kelp populations surface and play a significant role in regulating climate.
recover. Sustainable fishing practices: Implementing Land: Land surfaces absorb and reflect sunlight,
quotas and fishing gear restrictions can help prevent influencing local and regional climate patterns.
overfishing of herbivores. Pollution control: Reducing Ice: The cryosphere reflects a significant amount of
pollution from land-based sources is essential for sunlight back into space, influencing the planet' s
protecting kelp forests from harmful contaminants. By energy balance
understanding the importance of kelp beds and the
threats they face, we can take steps to protect these
vital underwater forests for future generations. FACTORS THAT AFFECT CLIMATE CYCLE
TYPES OF FUNCTION