Categories: All - precipitation - soil - animals - trees

by Lily Gevorkian 14 years ago

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Temperate Forest and Northwestern Coniferous Forest

Temperate forests are characterized by the presence of both coniferous and broadleaf deciduous trees, along with a variety of flowering shrubs and herbs. These ecosystems experience cold winters and warm summers, contributing to fertile soils and year-round precipitation.

Temperate Forest and Northwestern Coniferous Forest

Northwestern Coniferous Forest

Geographic Distrubution

pacific coast of Canada
pacific coast of U.S.
alaska
northern california
large herbivores
predators
Redwood
Western Hemlock
Sitka Spruce
Douglas Fir
relatively cool,dry summers
rocky acidic soil
abundant percipitation
mild temperatures

Flowering Shrubs

Moss

Variety of Conifers

"temperate rain forest"

Moist air in the Pacific

Temperate Forest

Geographic Distribution

Canada
Europe
U.S.

Dominant Animals

deer
bobcats
songbirds
black bears
omnivores

Dominant Plants

flowering shrubs
broadleaf decidous trees
conifers
herbs

Abiotic Factors

year round precipitation
fertile soils
cold winters
warm summers

Coniferous Trees

seed-bearing cones

Decidous Trees

Humus

makes fertile soil