Temperatures In Deciduous Forests
The word “Deciduous” means “falling off or out at a certain season” that explains why deciduous forest means a forest in which the leaves fall off the trees when the winter or fall comes. These forest can be around approximately latitudes of 45° N and 45 ° S, and longitudes that range across the globe at about 80° W, 70° W, 30° E, 120° E and 150° E. The deciduous is known for their changes of color and the amount of leaves falling annually. This occurs because these forests are exposed to cold and warm air, which makes them encounter all four seasons. Temperatures in the deciduous are estimated to be up to 50°. They also have precipitation of 30 to 60 inches a year. One of the traits these trees have is thick bark that protects them from cold or really hot weather. Deciduous forests can be found everywhere throughout the world. These forests are in the eastern half of North America, Asia, Japan, Europe, and more areas. Land utilization for agricultural, and industrial use remains the most impactful by humans on the forest ecosystems. There was a time when the Deciduous forests covered about half of the land on earth, but it’s how reduced to one-third due to the forest clearing. Humans also incidentally harm these forests through burning fossil fuels and deforestation by burning the land. The forests in North America had been
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Trees in West Virginia are mostly Oaks, Maples, and Beeches, and they contain outrageous amounts of flowers. Two main flowers species found in this forest is the Passion Berry and the Blue Lily. In other Deciduous forests, there are more trees such as a chestnut hickory tree, basswood tree, walnut and sweetgum trees. In the ground zone, there can be moss, and lichen. Most of the leaves in the forest change tremendously through the fall season. These plants also find various adaptations to the climatic
Trees in West Virginia are mostly Oaks, Maples, and Beeches, and they contain outrageous amounts of flowers. Two main flowers species found in this forest is the Passion Berry and the Blue Lily. In other Deciduous forests, there are more trees such as a chestnut hickory tree, basswood tree, walnut and sweetgum trees. In the ground zone, there can be moss, and lichen. Most of the leaves in the forest change tremendously through the fall season. These plants also find various adaptations to the climatic