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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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    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

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    Syahiratul Whimsy Wilani
    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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