Types of forests
What type of forest has trees whose leaves fall off in autumn?
Deciduous
What is the climate like in a temperate forest?
moderate temperature, moderate rainfall, four seasons
What is the climate like in a tropical rainforest?
Warm and rainy all year round
What is the weather like in boreal forests?
Cold and dry
Why are forests important for stopping global warming?
The trees take in carbon dioxide from the air.
What type of forest has trees that produce cones, and that have needles for leaves?
Boreal forest
What are some animals that live in a temperate forest?
Deer, squirrels, birds, bears
What is unique about the plants and animals in a rainforest?
There is a wide diversity of plants and animals
What is another name for boreal forest?
coniferous forest
What is it called when people cut down too many trees in the wild?
Deforestation
What type of forest is warm and rainy all year round?
Tropical forest
What happens to the trees in temperate rainforests in the fall?
The leaves fall off.
Where are tropical rainforests located?
Near the equator
What kind of leaves and seeds do the trees in boreal forests have?
Cones for seeds and needles for leaves.
Forests are an important _______ for plants and animals.