Temperate deciduous forest

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/temperate-deciduous-forest

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the annual precipitation range?750 to 1,500 mm (30 to 60 inches), distributed throughout the year
2. What is the dominant tree genera?Quercus (Oak), Acer (Maple), Fagus (Beech), Carya (Hickory), Betula (Birch)
3. Why do trees shed their leaves in the fall?They drop leaves to save water and avoid damage from cold and snow.
4. Where can we find temperate deciduous forests?They are found in eastern North America, western and central Europe, and East Asia.

Abscission: The shedding of leaves, petals, or other parts of a plant, typically occurring at specific seasons.
Phenology: The study of cyclic and seasonal natural phenomena, especially in relation to climate and plant and animal life.
Ecosystem services: The benefits that humans derive from natural ecosystems, such as clean air, water, and food.