temperate rainforest biome research by laurel wakefield
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Temperate Rainforest
Biome Research
ByLaurel Wakefield
Temperate RainforestGeography & ClimateLocated in Canada, California, and Alaska The topmost layer is called a canopy. Other
layers are the understory and the forest floorTemperate Rainforests receive 60 to 200
inches of rain per yearThe soil is very rich in nutrientsIt is warm during summer while still cool and
wetThe climate is mild
Temperate RainforestBiodiversityFlora: 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.
Temperate RainforestAdaptations Needed for SurvivalFlora: 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.
Temperate RainforestInteractions of Biotic and Abiotic Biotic: Large food web with a lot of animals.Abiotic: Fires help plant growth.
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.
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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