Transcript Deciduous Forests - Byron High School

Dustin S, Brandon S, Jacob B, Zack H
Deciduous
Forest
General Info and Terms
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Deciduous trees- Trees that shed their leaves
during the seasons.
Canopy- Upper part of the forest consisting of
branches and leaves, forms a “roof”.
Understory- Made of small trees and younger
plants below the canopy.
Forest floors have rich dirt and soil.
Zones
Deciduous forests contain five different
zones.
 1. The Tree Stratum zone- Contains
Oak, Beech, Maple, chestnut hickory.
This zone’s height ranges between 60100 feet.
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2. The Sapling zone- Contains young
and short trees.
 3. The Shrub zone- Contains many
small shrubs and bushes like mountain
laurel and huckleberries.
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4. The Herb zone- It has small herbal
plants.
 5. The Ground zone- Consists of lichens
and mosses.
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Location
Much of Europe and the eastern part of
North America.
 Some found in Japan and Asia. Russia,
eastern China.
 South America, Southern Chile and east
coast of Paraguay.
 New Zealand and Southeastern
Australia.
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Climate
Average annual temperature is 50
degrees Fahrenheit.
 Average rainfall is 40-50 inches a year.
 Dramatically affected by seasons
 Winter can be below freezing.
 Summer is hot and humid.
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Plants
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Maple
Oak
Elm
Beech
Hickory
Evergreen
Spruce
Fir (Coniferous)
Tawny Milk Cap
Mushrooms
Carpet Moss
Bluebells
Lady Fern
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Animals
Opossum
Black bears
White tailed Deer
Rabbits
Raccoons
Owls
Bald Eagle
Foxes
Squirrels
Small birds
Porcupine
Grouse
Insects
Snakes
Endangered Species
Wolves
 Northern Owls
 Bald Eagles (No longer)
 DDT in fish was eaten by eagles and
animals. Magnification of the chemical
started killing eagles and the shells of
their eggs became brittle and would
break, killing the chick before it hatched.
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Preservation
Prevention of cutting or government
protection.
 Reforestation by replanting trees from
industrial and natural destruction.
 Many laws were pasted such as the
Forest Conservation Law. (FCL)
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Threats
Deforestation and lumber production
destroys the forest and habitats of
species.
 Forest fires are natural disasters that
can take out forest.
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Plant Adaptations
Spring and summer is when they form thin,
broad leaves that capture sunlight well. In
colder times of the year this kind of leaf
could risk damage and loss of water.
 In winter, the tree stops sending water to its
leaves. The leaves dry up, chlorophyll
leaves, the leaves turn a color (which is the
true color) and fall to the ground.
Decomposers on the forest floors rid of the
dead plant material.
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Animal Adaptations
Migration- Long-distance travels made by
animals during a certain time in year.
 Hibernation- Long sleeplike state which an
animal drops its heart rate, body
temperature and breathing, in order to
preserve its energy through the winter.
 Food storage- Some animals find and save
food to last them through long winters.
 Camouflage- Animals develop colors and
patterns to blend in with their environment.
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Products
The cutting of forests can benefit
humans to create things such as
instruments, homes, desks, and many
other things.
 The trees can be used to obtain syrup.
 Herbs also are useful for medicines and
food.
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Bibliography
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/pfg/diverse/tem
p/index.htm
 http://www.blueplantbiomes.org/world_bi
omes.htm
 http://mbgnet.mobot.org/pfg/diverse/tem
p/locatns.htm
 http://www.coff.edu/ete/modules/msese/
earthsysflr/clymo5.html
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