an area that has similar weather conditions and climate, e.g. the tropics

to move from one place to another with the intention of staying there

a region or climate that has moderate rainfall, mild to warm summers and cool to cold winters

Animals and plants in the temperate deciduous forests

Geography

The forests of the world

The tropical rainforest biome

People's use of the rainforest

Protecting the tropical rainforest

The temperate deciduous forests

The boreal forest biome

People's use of the boreal forest

Climate change and the forests

The Siberian wildfires

Mangroves: forests of the seas

The future of our forests

This unit teaches pupils about the distribution of forest biomes around the world. Pupils will learn about how humans interact with forests and the challenges that can result. Pupils will also learn how humans seek to manage forests to ensure a sustainable future for the biome and the wider world.

Forest biomes: why are forests so important?

Which are examples of plants that live in the temperate deciduous forest? 

Which are examples of animals which live in the temperate deciduous forest? 

there is less sunlight in the winter so less photosynthesis occurs

it prevents water loss through pores in the leaves

Why have deciduous trees adapted to the seasonal climate by losing leaves in the winter? 

{{}} is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).

an area that has similar weather all year round

an area that has lots of different weather conditions in different places

an area that has similar weather conditions and climate

to travel somewhere on holiday for up to 3 months

humans move from one place to another with the intention of staying there

humans travel somewhere on holiday for up to 3 months

Which definition correctly describes the term 'migrate'?

Which key word below does this describe? 'A region or climate that has moderate rainfall, mild to warm summers and cool to cold winters'.

Exit Quiz

Which are examples of plants that live in the temperate deciduous forest?