the region between the tropics and the polar areas

things that relate to, occur during or depend on a particular time of year

an average of weather conditions in a place, taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more)

to make changes to suit different conditions

substances that living things need to consume in order to live and grow

The temperate deciduous forests

Geography

The forests of the world

The tropical rainforest biome

People's use of the rainforest

Protecting the tropical rainforest

Animals and plants in 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?

What type of forests are found in the UK?

Select the continents in which temperate forests are found.

The temperate forests have an average annual temperature of {{}} degrees Celsius.

Order the layers in a temperate deciduous forest, starting with number one as the top layer.

The {{}} cycle means the soil in the temperate deciduous forest is {{}} rich. 

long-term average weather conditions for an area

the short-term average weather conditions

the long-term average temperature conditions for an area

What is the correct definition of climate? 

Name the climate zone between the tropics and the polar climate zones.

Order the seasons found in a temperate climate zone, starting with spring.

Animals and plants {{}} (make changes) to suit different conditions.

substances that non-living things need to consume in order to live and grow

plants that animals need to consume in order to live and grow

fruit and vegetables that humans need to eat in order to live and grow

What is the temperature in degrees Celsius in Bath in January?

Starter Quiz

What is the correct definition of climate?