Temperate Rainforest
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Temperate Rainforest
Biome Research
ByGabriel Ochoa
Temperate RainforestGeography & Climate
Location: Alaska, Canada, and California
Description: The topmost layer is the Canopy, the middle layer is Understory and the lowest is the Forest floor.
Soil type: Very rich in nutrients. Precipitation: 7in-12in of rain per
year. Temp. range: Warm in summer but
mostly cool and wet. Climate: Mild
Temperate RainforestBiodiversity
Plant species: Fern, grasses, moss, small flowering, fungi, small leaves, bacteria, protozoan and detritions.
Animal species: Lynx, wolf, bears, shrew, raccoon, insects, small animals, salmon, deer, and elk.
Temperate RainforestAdaptations Needed for Survival
Plant: On the lowest layer there is a thick covering of low-growing lichens.
Animal: Most animals live on or near the forest floor, understory, and the canopy, which provides protection for animals.
Temperate RainforestInteractions of Biotic and Abiotic
Biotic: Large food web with lots of animals.
Abiotic: A fire will destroy the environment but support new growth.
What is Biodiversity? The number of different species of
plants and animals in a area.
How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability
of an ecosystem? It provides us with an array of foods
and materials and it contributes to the economy.