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.