Question

Classify the major type of forest

Answer 1

Answer:

Major types of forest are-

• Tropical forest
• Deciduous forest
• Coniferous forest
• rainforest
• evergreen forest
• Mediterranean forest....

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Answer 2

Answer:

Forests can be classified according to a wide number of characteristics, with distinct forest types occuring within each broad category. However, by latitude, the three main types of forests are tropical, temperate, and boreal.

TROPICAL FOREST :

Most tropical forests receive large amounts of rain annually (up to 100 inches), which is spread evenly throughout the year. However, there are some tropical forests that receive seasonal rainfall and experience both a wet and dry season. While tropical forests have many layers, most of the nutrients are held in the vegetation within the canopy; therefore, the soils are typically low in both mineral and nutrient content. Shallow roots allow for ‘catching’ any nutrients released by decaying leaves and ground litter.

TEMPERATE FOREST :

Temperate forests—common throughout North America, Eurasia, and Japan—are primarily deciduous, characterized by tall, broad-leafed, hardwood trees that shed brilliantly colored leaves each fall. These forests experience varied temperatures and 4 seasons, with winter often bringing below freezing temperatures and summer bringing higher heat and humidity. Rainfall also varies, averaging 30 to 60 inches annually, allowing for soils that are well developed and rich in organic matter. They also provide habitat for a wide variety of smaller mammal species, including squirrels, raccoons, deer, coyotes and black bear and many bird species, including warblers, woodpeckers, owls, and hawks.

BOREAL FOREST :

Boreal forests (also known as taiga) are located just south of the tundra and stretch across large areas of North America and Eurasia . They are one of the world’s largest biomes, encompassing about 11 percent of Earth’s land area, but have very short growing seasons with little precipitation and represent relatively few tree species. The forest is dominated by coniferous trees, which have needle-shaped leaves with minimal surface area to prevent excessive water loss. These forests provide habitat for a few large mammal species, such as moose, wolves, caribou, and bears, and numerous smaller species, including rodents, rabbits, lynx, and mink.

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