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The document summarizes characteristics of three forest biomes: tropical rainforests, temperate deciduous forests, and temperate coniferous forests. Tropical rainforests have 3 layers, a variety of tall evergreen trees, and experience constant rainfall. Temperate deciduous forests have 3 layers and are located in the northern hemisphere between 30-50 degrees north, with trees that lose their leaves in winter. Temperate coniferous forests are located between 50-65 degrees north, have evergreen conifers adapted to cold weather, and include species found in Canada, Russia, and Japan.

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Forests

The document summarizes characteristics of three forest biomes: tropical rainforests, temperate deciduous forests, and temperate coniferous forests. Tropical rainforests have 3 layers, a variety of tall evergreen trees, and experience constant rainfall. Temperate deciduous forests have 3 layers and are located in the northern hemisphere between 30-50 degrees north, with trees that lose their leaves in winter. Temperate coniferous forests are located between 50-65 degrees north, have evergreen conifers adapted to cold weather, and include species found in Canada, Russia, and Japan.

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Tropical Rainforest Latitudes Between 20 North & South of equator

General characteri stics

3 layers: emergent, canopy, undergrowth Lush & dense trees/plant growth Great variety of tall & evergreen trees

Temperate Deciduous Forest Mainly in Northern Hemisphere, between 30 & 50 North of equator 3 layers: canopy, shrub, ground Widely spaced trees to receive maximum sunlight

Temperate Coniferous Forest Mainly in Northern Hemisphere, between 50 & 65 North of equator Evergreen trees, well adapted to cold & snow Conical crown Less dense with few variety of trees Needle shaped, waxy & leathery to minimize transpiration & prevent frost bite & also to store water for use in winter

Leaves

Big & broad to absorb maximum sunlight

Broad leaves which shed in winter to reduce moisture as ground is frozen

Bark

Drip-tip to allow rainwater to flow off quickly to prevent rotting Evergreen due to constant rainfall Thin & smooth due to infrequent fire & no extreme conditions

Small & waxy to reduce transpiration

Thick to protect against cold in winter & heat during dry seasons where forest fire is occasional

Thick to protect against cold

Roots

Huge buttress roots to provide support for all trees Shallow to absorb top layer nutrients Emergent trees: tall & straight trunks to provide support Bright coloured & sweet-smelling

Deep roots that can tap underground water since rainfall is not constant Flower in springtime

Contain resin to protect trees from winter cold & conserve moisture Shallow & widely spread to absorb moisture from melting snow

Tree trunks & fruits

Flexible to withstand strong winds & heavy snow Downward slopping branches

fruits to attract insects & animals for dispersal Flowers & fruits all year round

to allow snow to slide down Tree bears once, which are part of trees reproductive system Canada, Russia, Japan

Examples

Amazon Basin, Congo Basin, South East Asia

North America, Europe, New Zealand,

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