In which continent are the most temperate forest biomes located?
Possible answers: Europe, North America
100
Which seasons are growing seasons?
Spring & Summer
100
Name three examples of living organisms that can be found in the biome
Possible Answers: Red Fox, Black Wolf, White Tailed Deer, Squirrel, Chipmunk, Skunk, Rabbit, Crow, Owl, Turkey, Pheasant and more
100
Name one abiotic component
Possible answers: rocks, soil
100
Name two human actions that affect this biome
Clear Cutting and Hunting
200
Describe the altitudes of this biome
Latitudes vary but are generally at the lower level.
200
What is a key feature that helps to identify a temperate forest?
It's four distinct seasons.
200
What are the three adaptation mechanisms animals use in response to temperatures dropping?
Food Storage, Hibernation and Migration
200
Why is the amount of nutrients in soil important?
The amount of nutrients within the soil plays a key role in the health of the tree. In a temperate forest, trees are the main habitat space for many animals so if there is a lower amount of nutrients, the trees are less healthy and therefore they could possibly die and leave the animals without a habitat.
200
How does clear cutting impact the biome?
By reducing biodiversity and shrinking the size of the biome
300
Name at least two kinds of places where temperate forest biomes can be found
Possible Answers: Rolling Hills, Flat Plateaus, Valleys, or Mountain Bases
300
What is the average annual temperature?
10 degrees celsius
300
Why do trees lose leaves?
To conserve energy.
300
What is the long term effect of hunting?
It reduces biodiversity and population size.
400
In relation to the equator, where are most temperate forest biomes found?
They are found between 40 and 60 degrees north or south of the equator
400
How much rain does this biome receive annually?
Between 750 - 1500 mm
400
What causes the leaves to change colour?
As temperatures drop and days get shorter, the leaves stop producing chlorophyll.
400
How does temperature changes affect this biome?
Temperature indicates when the various organisms in the biome will use their adaption mechanisms.
400
How do invasive species impact the biome?
They compete with native species for resources.
500
How will a biome's proximity to a large body of water affect the biome?
The temperature of water changes slower than the air so areas closer to water will have less variance in temperature than areas that are landlocked.
500
Which two winds are responsible for the temperature variations?
Polar & Tropic
500
Name the four biotic factors.
Pathogens, Parasites, Predation and Competition.
500
Name the four abiotic factors.
Wind, Water, Sunlight and Temperature.
500
What effect does acid rain have on the biome in the long term?
It damages tree leaves and increases soil acidity, affecting the health of the entire biome by damaging a keystone species.