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Temperate Rainforest

Temperate Rainforest. Biome Research By Laurel Wakefield. Temperate Rainforest Geography & Climate. Located in Canada, California, and Alaska The topmost layer is called a canopy. Other layers are the understory and the forest floor

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Temperate Rainforest

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  1. Temperate Rainforest Biome Research By Laurel Wakefield

  2. Temperate RainforestGeography & Climate • Located in Canada, California, and Alaska • The topmost layer is called a canopy. Other layers are the understory and the forest floor • Temperate Rainforests receive 60 to 200 inches of rain per year • The soil is very rich in nutrients • It is warm during summer while still cool and wet • The climate is mild

  3. Temperate RainforestBiodiversity • Flora: Fern, Grasses, Moss, Small Flowering Plants, Fungi, Small Leafy Plants, and Bacteria • Fauna: Lynx, Wolf, Bear, Cougar, Shrew, Amphibian, Weasel, Raccoon, Insects, Birds, Small Mammals, Salmon, Deer, and Elk • There are many different species in the Temperate Rainforest.

  4. Temperate RainforestAdaptations Needed for Survival • Flora: On the lowest layer of the Temperate Rainforest there is a thick covering of low-growing lichens • Fauna: Most animals live on or near the forest floor. The understory and canopy provide protection for the animals.

  5. Temperate RainforestInteractions of Biotic and Abiotic • Biotic: Large food web with a lot of animals. • Abiotic: Fires help plant growth.

  6. How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem? • Biodiversity allows us to live healthy and happy lives. It provides us with an many different choices of foods and materials.

  7. What is Biodiversity? • Biodiversity is the variety of life. It can be studied at many different levels. The highest level is the entire earth, the smallest level is within a pond.

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