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Types of Forest
Learning Goal Students will be able to explain the
difference between a temperate, coniferous, and rain forest.
1. Tropical rain forests Examples: South America & AfricaYear round high temp., humidity &
precipitationLarge broadleaf evergreen trees – make the
forest floor dark – many vinesHigh productivity & species diversity
2. Temperate Deciduous ForestsExample: OhioWarm summer/ cold winter good
precipitationDominated by trees – Oak, Hickory, Maple,
drop leaves – no water in winterDeep nutrient rich soil
3. Evergreen coniferous forestsExamples: Canada & Rocky MountainLong dry cold winters – warm summersDominated evergreen trees with needle leaves
– spruce, pine, cedarNeedles – high acidity not much lives under the
trees
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