Temperate Forest

We live in a temperate deciduous forest

• True

• False

What is one adaptation animals have for temperate forests?

• Animals are able to survive in year-round freezing temperatures

• Animals have learned how to live without trees

• Animals have learned to live in 1 temperature all year

• Animals can survive both cold winters and hot summers

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which of the following does not describe the temperate forest biome?

• Lots of trees

• Deep and rich soil

• Freezing temperatures year round

• Lots of rain

• Four seasons

On what layer of the temperate forest would you find smaller trees, saplings, and shrubs?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

What layer of the temperate forest is made up of tall trees that act as an umbrella for the lower layers?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

What type of temperate forest is made up mostly of trees with large leaves that change colors during the Autumn season?

• Coniferous

• Broad-leafed

• Mixed

• None of the above

What type of temperate forest is made up mostly of trees that have needles and cones like pine trees?

• Coniferous

• Broad-leafed

• Mixed

What helps trees through the winter by keeping the roots from freezing and then providing energy in the spring?

• Needles

• Insects

• Leaves

• Bark

• Sap

What is the primary characteristic of a temperate forest?

• High biodiversity

• Year-round warm temperatures

• Distinct seasons

• Desert-like conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following trees is commonly found in temperate forests?

• Palm tree

• Maple tree

• Baobab tree

• Cactus